How I planted a whole garden in an afternoon

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[@judsonbertoch7928]

This needs a HUGE disclaimer. Know your soil before attempting this or risk serious damage to your body. Erin has that new fluffy topsoil onto a sandy soil base. I did this several years ago in our new construction backyard (clay). I drilled about 1000 1 1/4" holes and filled them with compost. If you have heavy clay with rocks or debris understand that those soils will laugh at your cordless drill. I had to buy a 10 amp corded drill. Also note that that when you hit this hard debris in the soil your drill will STOP - I snapped 2 drill bits in half. I also wore long heavy braces (like for carpal tunnel) when doing this. You can rip ligaments from bone and snap tendons if you are not careful. Know your soil before destroying your wrists. This can also be very tough on your shoulders and is a back killer. So please be careful before thinking this will work easily for anyone anywhere.

[@wilmasgarden3098]

Agree! Know your soil and upper body strength. Get an auger with the side bracing arm. A three inch can take you out if you hit rocks or clay.

[@SB_McCollum]

Digging in clay is much easier when it’s deep soaked. I’ve still got shrubs to put in and I’ve realized I’ll have to soak & dig, soak & dig, soak & dig to get them into my dried out rocky under soil.

[@plot10homestead58]

I don't see the need for a disclaimer....personal responsibility is key when choosing to purchase or use any tool.

[@ginafriend1690]

👍 absolutely

[@kimbar11]

Power Planter is very clear about the type of drills needed for their various augers. I’ve used these in my heavy clay soils with success.

[@mikehorton3664]

Power Planter Augers are the best!!! I have 3"x28", 3" x 36", 5"x28" and just purchased 4"x36" Power Planter made that one special for me. If purchasing an Auger, 36" is way better for your back. I have drilled through clay, gravel, tree roots and loam soil. Be sure to go slow if tough soil. but it will do it. I don't use a shovel anymore! Mix compost, potting soil, dig trenches, etc. Thnak you Greg and Johnny of Power Planter!

[@GardeningAdventureswithMila]

When we purchased our house 5 years ago, we planted 39 Leyland cypress around the perimeter. And we had to use a pick axe and a digging iron to make holes. We have shale and clay soil, which is not much of the soil at all. Next year, I wanted to plant bulbs and started to look around for tools that would my job easier, because I couldn't dig my spade in more than 2", the rest would be shale. I came across a Powerr Planter auger 2"x7", and I immediately knew that this is what I need. I used it ever since. Planted pretty much everything with it, even bigger plants, just make several holes and rock it. Much easier to scoop out the shale with a little bit of dirt. Also, I was implementing a "no dig" method. Cardboard and several inches of hardwood mulch on the top. Planted smaller plants right on the top of the cardboard with good soil or compost to set the plant in. Everything is thriving, thank God. I also amend every planting space with Espoma products, and results are great. Last year I planted 1,000 bulbs, spring and summer, using Power Planter auger , stil that same 2"x7". I used it so much that most of the paint is gone,lol. This year, I got myself a mother's day present and got a dril and 3"x30" auger with a heavy duty tip from Power Planter. I am super happy with it and very greatful for such an awesome auger bit. Made my gardening so much more enjoyable and it's looking beautiful.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

"You know the drill" LOL, good one!

[@juliafiore120]

I too love Power planters! Best. Buy. Ever!

[@kathyhorn1853]

I LOVE my power Planter; it is so much easier for a senior to handle than tillers and shovels! So fast! Disturbs the soil very little while getting the work done. I am just about to order a bigger one! But I did want to caution you about planting WILLOWS (also dogwoods and other water-seeking shrubs and trees) near septic fields, field drainage tiles, wells, etc. Last year we had to have two banks of curly willows, plus dogwoods yanked out of our wet spot at the lowest point on our farm. The aggressive roots had penetrated the field tile and was causing us (and neighboring farmers) horrible drainage problems. The lack of drainage stopped water flow thru our large garden and clear up to the house! It made our acreage spongey wet and it could not be mowed or farmed. Neighboring fields contributed their runoff - it was a mess and costly to correct. Reconsider that willow placement, PLEASE!

[@dartlanddunbar5842]

I purchased two augers in the past year. I LOVE them. I even used one to dig post holes for a pallet wood garden fence. I copied Laura, from Garden Answer. It keeps our really large dog away from my tomatoes, basil and peppers.🐶🍅🫑

[@mairwaugus5203]

Auger Yes! Put in 300 bulbs with it this fall. Really can't imagine ever using the manual bulb planter again!

[@marysafarik5925]

The bucket thing!!! Genius.

[@lauriep5055]

TOTALLY agree with you on the Power Planter. Have property in zone 8 with wonderful clay! After digging a couple holes, I was ready to give up. Then I found the Power Planter. It is NOT a wimpy drill. It is a 60 V drill. It is a professional drill. Can be used to stir concrete. Neither is it cheap. BUT, for me it is completely worth the money. My husband has used it to dig holes for 4x4's and 2 x 4's. My son-in-law is getting ready to build a hen house. He has all sorts of tools. He saw me plant over 200 daffodil bulbs with the Power Planter. He has asked to borrow my Power Planter! I purchased the package with the 3 augers, 60V drill, 3 batteries & charger. I'm working on brand new flower beds on over 2 acres. Definitely worth the money. Saves so much time! How much is YOUR time worth??

[@annriggle1945]

I use several different size power planters. I no longer dig holes with a shovel! Love, love, love them!

[@muddove9214]

I have a tip. I’m in the Texas hill country. We are hot,dry, and very windy. When I’m ready to do several plantings, I carry a small kids pool to my planting location. I fill it up with water and sit all my plants in it. Then I get all my tools together that I may need to plant. By the time my hole is dug and additions are added, my plants are nice and wet and ready to go!

[@lindamurns1245]

YES! Love love love my power planters!!!! Its the only company to get them from!!!

[@joannemurphy7407]

Yeah, my back wishes I got one of these 15 years ago!! also---Good to see you don't garden in your trademark flip flops when using the auger!! 😉

[@ginafriend1690]

"You know the drill" (see, you don't always miss those play on words) 😊 How did your arms, shoulders and back feel the next day ☺️ Great job, Erin! 💪

[@deborahwitbeck7558]

I finally made the investment for my power planter kit. Love it

[@judym2676]

I use an auger for tulips in fall, but never think of using it in spring for new plants. This spring, if it ever comes (MN), will be different!

[@tiffany935]

My husband says that you are a bad influence, but also now realizes I'm getting one of these. Thanks! :-)

[@ladikmk]

Can’t imagine planting without my auger; it was a game changer for me. I just have the 3” and use it for everything that needs planted. If I need a larger hole, I just drill 3 holes and then swirl around & combine them together OR just get out my shovel to start a larger hole, give a couple chops and then let that auger rip it up and enlarge the hole. Once you use a plant auger, you’ll never plant again without it. Just remember to use both hands always, wear garden gloves with grips and hold on tight, and use recommended low drill speed for safety - and only, only ever buy a steel auger - none of that crap that’s out there. Steel won’t break.

[@terryjohnson5065]

I bought the drill and auger set from power planter and I love it. I have pretty hard soil and this saves a ton of time and my back.

[@shannonshunk8897]

I love your videos. I like that you are a midwest gardener. I think you are one of the few midwest gardeners. As much as I like Garden Answer, you do a great job going over the challenges of the midwest gardens. Thank you, keep upmthe great work!

[@oxwoman8]

Not that Erin isn't great (she is!), watch The Southerner's Northern Garden on KZbin. He's in Ohio. I'm in the South and like to watch these northern gardeners to see different things being planted and growing. Especially the lilacs! We can't have them here. They hate the hot!. There are lilacs for us, but they're just not the same!

[@joydavis4087]

My husband bought me a special shovel for Mother’s Day a few years ago. And now, I can’t live without it. My soil is clay with rocks. It’s absolutely amazing. From Predator Tools, I own the Piranha Shovel, the Spike mini shovel and the Model 85 B Original digging tool. He came across Predator Tools by watching KZbin vids about metal detecting. They are absolutely invaluable to me and my garden life.

[@adz5bneweng589]

How about planting the lilac rose with nepeta, agastache and salvia? The other benefit of planting the rose with those plants is that those plants help deter rodents, deer and some bugs. I remember Middle Sized garden saying that roses are most often underplanted with salvia in the UK for the forementioned reasons.

[@FrediOlson]

I call mine the vertical rototiller. Wish I could afford the larger drill and auger, but I make due with my 3". I just route the holes. I have jerked my wrist around several times, and wish the smaller drill came with the e-clutch. I have learned to place the drill between my legs to keep it from jerking. All, in all, I love my auger. Oh, I find with the 3 inch in my heavy Virginia clay soil that the regular auger, not the one with the heavy duty tip, actually works better. The heavy duty tip is as wide as the auger, and much thicker so it doesn't want to enter the clay as easy as the regular thinner auger head. Great video.

[@ericjorgensen8028]

A big yes to augers 👍👍👍 Last spring, 600+ plugs in a few hours on a rocky hillside...with a 2.5" x 24" auger and a 20v cordless DeWalt. 3 people. One laying out plugs, one drilling holes, one planting. It flew

[@eileendoherty306]

I purchased the 3" from one of your other videos last year. This year we decided to start over and fortify with Black Gold and use this auger, and what a dream. As a Master Gardener once said I worked in the garden and the garden worked me. Not this time.

[@lincasteel-butler531]

So into augers. Got one last year and love love love it. Why did I destroy my back for all those years....ha ha

[@plot10homestead58]

I luv the Power Planter products and have used their small auger (3" x 24") for a few years. When I decided to put in a perennial flowering border along our fence and rip out large existing plants to recreate our front planting beds, I invested in a Landworks Earth Auger....best decision ever! The earth auger has a large power head with two handles, hand controls for foward/reverse, and it won't spin out of control when it hits a large rock (this theory has been well tested). Our soil is packed clay and some areas are filled with rocks...I planted 17 flowering perennials yesterday in less than two hours, and that included a couple breaks to hydrate myself and the plants 😊

[@kathy8832]

Anything to make it easier is better!!

[@Kappa5883]

I got the 60v drill for Christmas, and the 8” auger for my birthday and I am in love! Total game changer. I have very heavy clay soil and I don’t consider myself that strong. The drill has an e clutch system that stops when it encounters resistance that would make it spin so it’s much safer than it would be otherwise. Tons of planting to do in the garden and with the auger I get it done in a quarter of the time! Definitely an investment cost wise, but worth it for those of us that always buy way more than necessary. 😛 Glad you’re enjoying yours too Erin!

[@robertclifton9999]

Handle a key to stabilize, roots can be tough on wrists.. know your soil is absolutely a key.

[@LitlPoot]

I've learned so much from watching your KZbin, as well as others ... and this past year have added 4 gamechangers to my garden tools - Gorilla Cart, Quick Connects, Hoselink and the Auger - because of these tools, gardening is no longer a chore but a joy !!! Thanks so much for sharing this informative video - and you can add my endorsement of the Power Planter auger to the list of many gardeners who are now digging holes with ease !!!!!

[@SB_McCollum]

Is Hoselink a brand or just the name of retractable hose housing? Amazon returns nothing called Hoselink specifically.

[@thisiscarolyn7670]

It's a brand name. If you just Google the name, not through Amazon, I am sure it will pop up.

[@amandavhb1630]

Yes! The gorilla cart makes my life so much easier! Hose Link is next!

[@kathymorrow9951]

I am using one this spring for the first time in 40 years of gardening and what a game changer! I wish I had had this when I was younger!

[@lindaalbano6868]

I hear you.I need one,but the prices are out of the world

[@BettyWhiteJr]

Ok, so don’t hate me people….but I have the easiest soil to dig in with just a shovel. I have pure sand soil here in the Sandhills of NC, it’s just like digging at the beach. Super easy. With how expensive it is to get the proper drill and augers, I just haven’t bothered for my own yard. BUT, I did invest in one for my moms yard. I help her a lot because she can’t get out there like she used to. She has red clay, and it’s totally worth it there!! Erin you’re so right, it’s definitely worth the investment if you have hard soil. My aging back appreciates the help 😂

[@oxwoman8]

Hey from Charlotte, NC! Yup. Your mom must be from near me. Our soil is so heavy to dig in! I've amended mine with compost and pine barks fines so it is getting easier to dig.

[@ritasicari7518]

I get jealous when I watch Danielle from Northlawn Flower Farm or Yulia from Y Garden. Their soil is luscious- dark, rich, loose, and crumbly.

[@BettyWhiteJr]

@@oxwoman8 yep, I know exactly what you mean. My mom actually lives up in Virginia and her red clay is brutal, probably the same as yours. I stumble upon tiny pockets of red clay every now and then, but it’s rare. But go an hour north or east, more towards your are and it’s nothing but that red clay. I know my sand is horrible for holding water, but I’d rather amend that than have to dig in that red clay lol. I do not envy y’all(until the droughts come, then I’m over here fighting to keep my stuff alive 😂😂)

[@BettyWhiteJr]

@@ritasicari7518 same! And Jim Putnam and Wyse Guide…they have amazing soil. Jim started with red clay but now he has just gorgeous soil, and Wyse guide is just the luckiest guy ever…his soil is naturally just perfect. My sand is easy to dig in, but it doesn’t retain water AT ALL. I do have to amend it heavily, but it is incredibly easy to dig in lol

[@oxwoman8]

@@BettyWhiteJr yeah, the water just flows away in that Sandy soil. In clay soil we have to be careful when digging that we don't create the "bathtub effect". If you dig a hole and don't amend what you put back in it's like planting into a terra cotta pot with no drainage hole. The plant will drown. Thus why I use the compost and pine fines.

[@marilynruggeberg]

I bought an auger a few years ago for planting bulbs. I never thought of using it to plant my garden until this year. It has been a "Game Changer." I can plant so much faster and don't need my husband's help. ❤❤❤

[@Gardening-FarmtoTable-andMore]

This is what I need it for my gardening channel! I have been using a bulb auger which is to small for small shrubs. Thanks Sabrina

[@brendagodfrey5819]

Your soil is totally different to ours in the uk . We 3 parts flint to 1 part soil . Your lucky in that respect.

[@robynwalters6083]

I have the 3in by 12in. I really wish I had sprung for the 48in length. I'd love to just stand and dig my holes then go back round and plant the plants. Less up and down that way. It would be especially helpful when planting out my veggie garden.

[@izzyrogo2946]

I am new to your channel and I’m very impressed. You’re knowledgeable but funny and mostly realistic with gardening objectives. I love that you are not just one long commercial for different products. Love your positive vibe! I’m in Toronto, so our hardiness zone is pretty similar. Thanks. Keep up the good videos!

[@bethlynch1909]

I have soil envy.

[@vickijackson9115]

Thank you so much for explaining the drill size and Augars.

[@DalhiaSun]

OMG!!! I live in the northeast we have lots of rocks to dig out anytime we want to plant. I got mine for Mother’s Day and I’m in love. It’s so easy even with rocks in the soil. I’ve found the most important part is to have a drill powerful enough to drive the auger. Fantastic!!!

[@lindylou3519]

I can see it being useful in the beginning stages of a garden.

[@Talula72]

I've used one for bulbs and it was handy but our soil has lots of rocks (like sizes of plums and oranges) and the drill can really twist in you so I had to be especially careful to not injure my wrists.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Hi Erin, I have only tried 2 small bulb augars here in Reno Nevada, and because our soil is so hard pan, had no luck. I have not tried the larger augars, but I know I need to amend soil and maybe berm a bit in areas in order to fix the situation! You are blessed there!

[@kmagslove3983]

Best thing I did for my garden was purchase the power planter system. I went with all heavy duty augers. My rock filled NH soil can be tough to work in. Granite EVERYWHERE. Thus I opted for the heavy duty ones. BEST DECISION EVER. My back thanks me. My hands thank me. My life in general thanks me.

[@aalejardin]

I love my 3" Power Planter and was thinking of adding the 5" to my arsenal. Thank you for the discount. I have very rocky soil, plenty of old tree roots and various other obstacles. I am 69 and not that strong. My technique is to use very short bursts so if I hit an obstacle the drill just doesn't have that far to kick. I have many areas with multiple layers of old compacted mulch. The augur is very useful to loosen the layers up so I can move the material with a spade and cut out the old landscape fabric. I then use the augur to mix the decomposed mulch into whatever is under it: clay, sand, whatever the builder used to fill in the lot. Not to make a plug here (haha), but when I had a problem as a newbie using the drill a young man at Power Planter very kindly and patiently helped me.

[@maureenlevy207]

Good Morning Erin, I LOVE my auger. At first I was tenuous and a little frightened to use it as we are in rocky soil here in Austin. Once I started using it a bit any trepidation disappeared. It is amazing! I think I even found myself buying new plants just so I could use my new "toy" to plant them! My only regret is that I didn't invest in the longer (28") one because I still have to bend over with my shorter one. This definitely one of those "Why didn't I think if that and invent this thing?" amazing tools! Thanks, as always for the best and most informative videos!

[@catherinerenaud8553]

Love love love mine…want to get the two handled attachment then I will really be happy

[@upnorth21]

Did buy the 3 inch power planter auger and have used once so far, but do realize the value of having the handle on the drill....will be shopping for drill with that. The links you have attached are very helpful!

[@stephanieblume5448]

I first fell in love with my auger last Fall when planting 300 bulbs. The right tools are key!

[@thisiscarolyn7670]

I would love to be able to use an auger in my terrible soil that leans toward hardpan, but when we started out from scratch 15 years ago, we had a terrible gopher problem. So we lined our entire 70 by 70 ft. garden with chicken wire then built low raised beds that we filled with compost and top soil to plant in. So now any time we dig a hole, we're likely to run into the chicken wire barrier. It has reduced the gopher population though along with a consistent trapping program and 4 formerly feral cats that adopted us and are good hunters. We live on 17 acres so there are plenty of rodents to keep them busy.😊

[@barbkenas5663]

Nifty tool!

[@slomo1716]

Great to hear this auger helped you in your massive planting project. I have such a small area for front and rear gardens, my aim is to ONLY have garden so I don't have any or very little grass to cut. I'm old and can no longer get on my knees, so I planted hundreds of bulbs with spade and bending over. I have succeeded in creating my rear garden as TOTAL FLOWER/VEGGIE garden, people actually stop and gawk or take pictures. I don't mind the compliments but the picture taking is RUDE, because I do NOT want to see them turn up on the internet. IF I had the amount of ground you have, I would definitely invest in this TOOL. Thanks Erin WONDERFUL INFORMATION the BEST on the internet about these augers!

[@patriciahazelton6091]

Love the watering tip when you are planting new plants.

[@robertarohwer3861]

Have the auger that PW sent last year.. and use it non-stop. As an "older than dirt" gardener ... it's a God send! :)

[@kellyy4525]

I LOVE my 3 inch power planter auger. I have rocky clay soil and even if hit rocks, that one pulls them up a lot easier. With my 7 inch, it does stop when hit rocks. If I need a larger hole, I used your method Erin of digging a few holes near each other and combining them. Great tool.

[@joannbishop892]

I’ve been using an augur for many years. The one I have been using is a short one, but it still makes a world of difference. I now have four different sizes. I still mainly use my first one. I love them. A gardener shouldn’t be without one.

[@Miguel195211]

These augers are certainly a great tool, but buying the whole setup can be expensive.

[@HowsItGrowing]

Absoluely the best. Definitely my most used garden tool. 😍

[@gardengatesopen]

Your Soil !!! It's like buttahhh !

[@donnamurphy4918]

I bought the shortest 3" one last year. Used it one day and ordered a taller one. They are built to last and will outlive me! Biggest problem is remembering to grab it when I'm just planting a couple things.

[@melissadavis3814]

Great video - this is probably one of my favorites on product review. I have herniated discs in my back and my 3” has been a God send this year - now I need the 7”

[@sherryo.6600]

I DO use an auger bit and cordless drill for planting and I LOVE it! 🙌🥰 Sometimes I even use it to loosen the soil alongside of a weed with a taproot.. such as a monster dandelion. It works! Thanks for all of your inspiration and great tips. 😎

[@gardengatesopen]

I love the IDEA of the auger! I have one too. It's a great tool IF you don't have rocks & tree roots in your soil. Ours is clay with LOTS of rocks of all sizes, with the majority of rock sizes about the size of a softball - except they're mostly flat. And when the auger catches the side of one of those rocks, the rocks don't budge, so the auger REALLY throws that drill & your forearms & wrists a curve ball. We gave it the old college try! But... My hubs now refuses to use it. And he has VERY strong arms, wrists, and hands. He just prefers them to stay unbroken! So until my soil is perfectly perfect, and that auger can be used like a hot knife thru butter, then the poor lonely auger will not see the light of day. Which makes me a lil' sad 😪

[@gregn5675]

Tell Hubby to set the drills clutch so it stops spinning when it hits touch resistance. It is the numbered dial by the chuck of the drill. It's a must and makes it much safer!

[@gardengatesopen]

@@gregn5675 hi, yes, he did do that. And you're right! It's necessary!! And you've got to learn to just let go of the drill when you feel it hitting big resistance too. There's just A LOT of rocks here... We just have very difficult soil for digging. (Central Tx, limestone country, there's a limestone quarry down the road.) The garden fork, and a tire iron, is what works best for our rocky soil. And we end up building stone fences out of all the big rocks! (or should I say boulders...) Which I love! But each time I see people using augers & their soil is so smooth & buttery, I do get a bit of fluffy soil envy!! Someday I WILL have places that are auger worthy... someday...

[@eaton3000]

This was so helpful. I've wanted one of these for a while now, but didn't buy because I'm afraid I'll break my wrist (New England rocky and root-filled soil). Now I know I can get one to stir my compost piles. And slowly, gingerly, use it to plant. Buying/choosing tips and that bucket soaking tip are icing on the cake!

[@smartplanttray3801]

Great video!

[@deannewilliams3321]

Another great tool I’ve discovered is the off brand sawzall I bought. It’s great for cutting through roots and limbs. I have a drill but haven’t tried digging with it yet. I always wished shovels had motors lol.

[@cindywilson2990]

Hi, I have used the small 3" and love it. Thinking of investing in the 5" this year and then the larger next year. Thanks for the info and uses. I love the idea of using it in my compost and had never thought of that. Thanks again.

[@fiercegirldesign1]

I hadn’t thought of using it to stir compost either! Very clever idea. Now I might need to invest in one. 😄

[@gillianmuspic2337]

it seems that last year was the start of the Augers for Planting . I saw them first on Garden Answers and invested in one and love it. My only regret is that I didn't get the longer one. Erin is correct - get one that you can stand with while you 'aug'

[@tracyehrenberg6074]

can't wait to see the garden you and roy created!

[@nothingpersonal878]

Erin thank you for putting me into the power planter 3”x24” auger last fall. I ordered it immediately after watching your video. 400 tulip bulbs arrived in the mail and my husband groaned…. The next day the auger arrived. No complaining no strange noises from the peanut gallery 😂😂😂. Tossing around the idea of getting another but can’t decide between the 5” and 7” because I don’t want to purchase another drill. Also thanks for the coupon code!

[@2prettyfunnythings736]

Absolutely love mine. Need the large one.

[@helenkerkhof3734]

Thank you so much on the great info on the auger, I'm been sitting on the fence on which sizes to purchase you just help on my decision 👍🤗

[@CarolAnnHenderson]

I love the augers! I've had a 3" for bulb planting, and am so looking forward to getting a 7" for my bush planting. I love all your videos, but this was a particularly great product review! Seeing it in action has me sold. Thank you!

[@TheHouseThatBuiltMe406]

I’ve always wanted one, just didn’t know which one. This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@christinemalnati9440]

Totally agree. I bought this last summer as well. Total game changer! Love it especially for bulb planting.

[@megjarvi5666]

I just bought a 5” auger! Here on Cape Cod we have sandy soil with no rocks. I used a 3” auger to plant 350 bulbs this past fall. I’m looking forward to planting bulbs in bulk and quart sized plants. My Hungarian poppies are coming up using your winter seeding method. You channel is an excellent resource even though our zone is 7A.

[@daiseegray9110]

I got an auger last year when I planted my daffodils 🌼 I should have purchased one sooner what a game changer! 🌼🐝

[@twilde3754]

I use a manual auger and it's the best.

[@pamelas7114]

I got an auger 3 years ago and when it bent in our hard clay soil, I researched and found the PowerPlanter brand and have used their 3" auger ever since, especially for planting hundreds of bulbs in each fall. I love it but it does have a kick when it hits a rock. I do wish now I had gotten a longer auger because I'm tired of bending over to drill the holes. Thanks for the discount code! I think I'll use it to get a longer one. I just want to add that the quality of PowerPlanter augers is unsurpassed and they are made here in the USA!

[@cherylschumacher1832]

I got the big daddy stud and joist drill with the 3,5 and 9 inch power planter augers for my birthday in 2020. Yep I wish I’d known about it when we started landscaping our backyard in 2019, we have very hard clay soil. What a difference it has made, I planted 12 1 gallon Cats Pajamas cat mint yesterday in 30 minutes. 😎

[@cdgreine]

Love our power planter augers! Will not be without them again. Just been using them a year or two but what a game changer. Thanks for sharing!

[@serenitynowgarden3618]

I need to get one. It would really save some time. Great video.

[@Sullivan_Owen]

i couldn’t have planted all that i have the last few years without my augers, i would suggest trying the handle on the big drill on the side as it makes it easier to control than the T. My right angle drill has an auto brake if it hits something but it is so heavy.

[@digsindirt4490]

Great tip on the soaking bucket. I definitely need to do that. Oh and I have a 3” auger. Works great.

[@pamelacallaway3922]

I have a small auger that I use to plant in the flower beds. I can definitely see the value in getting a larger one if you’re doing a lot of large plants or small trees. Thanks for showing how to use it.

[@karinjohnston6568]

The pre soak idea with the bucket is brilliant,thanks for that tip. I’ll be using that today as I am finally planting today -PNW weather has been cold and wet this spring but I think we may have turned a corner. I’ve tried a drill for bulb planting but with heavy clay it was a challenge and I went back to a good old shovel.

[@denisewood75]

So my soil is hard red clay but my very first garden was when I was 12 in Michigan Lilac snapdragon and pansy

[@ritasicari7518]

Game changer.

[@terrivance8750]

Got my 1st auger just this month. Haven't used it for planting yet--will this weekend/next week--but dug a deep hole for a rustic fence post in our heavy VA clay. GAME CHANGER!!! I've been using a Radius Root Slayer shovel for several years now, which I love, but an auger even out performs that beloved tool. I'm hooked--LOVE IT!!!

[@willaerley7140]

😂 8:00 I can’t believe she said that!

[@halleferrier28]

Love the Power Planter with my clay soil!!! Amazing!

[@joannpreen5880]

Could you share what volt drill you use for your clay soil? Thanks

[@halleferrier28]

@@joannpreen5880 I use our old 14.4 Dewalt drill and it works just fine, but I do have the smaller size planter!

[@fraukeg.facchini2691]

I will need a longer one to save my knees and a handle for stability. So far, I have only used the short 2x7" and 3x7" augers with an 18V DeWalt drill but in our clay soil with rocks you have to watch your wrist.

[@joannpreen5880]

Thanks for this video. I have tried the auger but I believe I haven’t used the proper drill so I have been unsuccessful especially since I have clay soil. It definitely would be helpful if you had any recommendations. I only have a small yard but it definitely needs a lot of work and it would be helpful if I had a better way to plant in my garden.

[@jodyfleming3805]

I miss having normal soil! I have clay with rocks so this awesome tool doesn’t work for me☹️… I looks like such a time saver!

[@findmysoulgarden914]

You know the drill🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌

[@gailbader8149]

I was looking at the augers and I wondered if you got the 1/2 hex or tube drive? Where did you get that drill?

[@eddiesancho]

Great video! What is the model number of the Dewalt drill you are using?