Bulb Planter

Planting bulb plants can be tedious especially without a proper tool. Bulb planter, however, simplifies the process.

A bulb planter is a gardening tool for digging and planting bulbs in the ground with ease and greater efficiency.?

Bulb planters come in different sizes and shapes, but they all have a long metal tube with a pointed edge on one end and a handle on the other end. The sharp end makes holes quickly and minimally, making it ideal for planting many bulbs.

In addition, bulb planters have measurements to help gauge how deep the bulbs need to be installed.

It does so well in loose sand or light- medium soil.

However, bulb planters are not recommended for ?

1. clay soil
2. digging up existing bulbs for transplanting or storage, as it may damage the bulbs

Mandatory instructions to use a bulb planter

• Wear goggles to protect your eyes against flying dust and debris.
• Never use power tools in wet areas.?

Types Of Bulb Planters

Planter Type

Attributes?

Short-handled bulb planter

It is gardener-friendly and allows the? planting of flower bulbs with ease .

long-handled bulb planter

It is gardener-friendly and allows the? planting of flower bulbs without bending.

Drill-powered bulb planter

Suitable for planting many bulbs within a? short time with minimum energy.

It needs a power drill and a source of power.

How To Use a Bulb Planter

To use a bulb planter, first, figure out how deep to plant. That depends on the type and size of the bulb you are planting.?

For smaller bulbs, plant them about three times their size. So if you have a one-inch wide bulb, have a three-inch deep hole. Plant large plants like daffodils and tulips at six to eight inches deep.

Measure the depth on your planter by pushing the handle in until it stands at the right spot.?

To use a bulb planter simply, stick it in the ground you want to plant the bulb in. Then pull it out and remove the soil plug.

Next, drop in your? bulb and cover it with soil.

For how to plant bulbs using drill powered bulb planters, read here.

How Bulb Planters Simplify Planting

Getting the depth correct.?

Quickens planting of bulbs by half

Takes less time to get color displays of flowers.

Step-By-Step-Instructions On How To Use Bulb Planters

Step 1.

Select a bulb planter of the correct size for your needs.

Step 2.

Position the bulb planter on the spot to plant your bulb.?

Step 3

Push the pointed end of the bulb planter into the ground and push down firmly to the desired depth.?

Step 4.

Push down on the handle and turn it clockwise to create a nice little hole.

Step 5.?

Insert a bulb or bulbs in the hole with the shoot pointing up.

Step 6.?

Hold the planter again over the hole and press? the handle to push the soil from the bottom of the tube back into the hole.