How to use a post hole digger for gardening?

3rd March 2020


How to use a post hole digger for gardening


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		As well as digging holes for posts, a post hole digger can be used to dig holes in your garden for plants, flowers and shrubs.

		Step 1 – Select area Choose where you want your plant to go.

		Step 2 – Dig hole Using your post hole digger, dig a hole large enough to fit the entire root of your plant, with a little extra space for backfill as well.

		Step 3 – Break up hole Next, the edges of your hole will need to be broken up, to allow the plant’s roots to penetrate the soil. If the roots cannot penetrate the soil then the plant will not live as long as it should. Use a small spade or digging bar to loosen the soil at the edges of the hole.

		Step 4 – Place plant in hole Take your plant out of the pot and place it into the hole.

		You may also need to break up the plant’s roots at this point, especially if the plant has been in the pot for a long time. Do this by gently pulling apart the roots. This will help the roots to grow more efficiently in the long term.

		Step 5 – Backfill hole Using the soil that you previously removed, backfill the hole until the plant is secure and the soil is compact.

		Your plant is now successfully planted and ready to be watered.