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Power Planter 100 USA Made 3 x7 Bulb Bedding Plant Auger
Last Updated: January 26, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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/10
Total Reviews
654
Old Reviews
146
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Ease of Use
81planting, much easier, bulbs, planting a breeze, flowers
+98%
-2%
" ... Handles the hard red clay of the south like a breeze. ... "
" ... Much easier than a shovel. ... "
" ... I use to dread planting bulbs, now super easy. ... "
" ... This makes planting a breeze. ... "
" ... Love its simplicity and ease of use. ... "
" ... No skills required to use this simple tool. ... "
" ... Made planting bulbs very easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use - just attach to drill. ... "
Build Quality
61bulbs, drill, well made, planting, plant
+90%
-10%
" ... This tool is so slick, it attaches to the drill easily a augers a hole in the hard ground super fast and easy that would normally take a long time with hard effort. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, and helped me plant literally thousands of bulbs last fall. ... "
" ... Solid piece of equipment . ... "
" ... This auger is super sturdy and should hold up for many years. ... "
" ... This is not a cheap import, it is made of quality steel and great craftsmanship. ... "
" ... It is well made sturdy! ... "
" ... The Power Planter is built sturdy . ... and, the shaft that fits in the drill is thick and strong aiding in the stability when used in clay soil. ... "
" ... I bent my last one due to New England rocks. ... "
Fit
48holes, soil, digging holes, dig, plant
+81%
-19%
" ... Just stick it in the dirt and it drills a perfect hole. ... "
" ... When encountering roots the auger stayed sturdy and was able to cut through most of them--with the larger roots at times I could dislodge the root by pulling up on the drill. ... "
" ... Makes me look back at all the years of digging holes and shake my head. ... "
" ... Planted over 300 bulbs this fall with it, and I’m sure I’ll plant countless more! ... "
" ... Fit on the drill and got bulbs in the ground quickly. ... "
" ... My daughters boyfriend went crazy putting holes everywhere. ... "
" ... Dig plant holes ... "
" ... As others have said, you need to hold it firmly because it will try to kick back if it hits a rock or root. ... "
Comfort
30digging, bulbs, wrists, planting, wrist
+83%
-17%
" ... She is 62 with Arthritis in her hands. ... "
" ... Easy to use and digs great ... "
" ... The black paint wears off the edges and tip after just a few holes, but I was very impressed by how this broke up the soil and did not allow the clay to stick to it. ... "
" ... Be careful of rocks and roots as the drill will twist out of your hand or hurt your wrist if it gets tangled or caught between a "rock and a hard place". ... "
" ... After digging four holes by hand in Indiana clay, I ordered this tool and it was worth it. ... "
" ... Produces tork on wrist when it hangs. ... "
" ... It sure beats digging holes by hand! ... "
" ... Saved a lot of hand digging to plant spring bulbs. ... "
Overall performance
21fast, speed, planting, soil, slow
+95%
-5%
" ... This product is sturdily built, and does a great job. ... "
" ... This worked great and made the process of planting go much faster ... "
" ... does the job ... "
" ... Speeds up the chore of digging holes for planting flowers! ... "
" ... Fast shipment and great product. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... We were pleased with the speed of shipping and the quality of the planter. ... "
" ... I am much slower, but with the help of this tool I am getting the job done! ... "
Cleaning
21hole, drill, everywhere, clay, bulbs
+57%
-43%
" ... Just stick it in the dirt and it drills a perfect hole. ... "
" ... I used it yesterday to plant hostage and I couldn’t believe how well it drilled into the dirt! ... "
" ... Truly it is a gift from God - a huge help for digging in rocky dirt. ... "
" ... Second the large spacing/ twist cleans the hole out nicely ... "
" ... We have clay dirt and this is a great help, I love it! ... "
" ... i look forward to drilling up the planting areas rather than hacking up the dirt as i usually do. ... "
" ... It loosens the dirt and makes planting small plants and bulbs so easy. ... "
" ... works well even in clay dirt but may give your drill a workout if you hit several rocks. ... "
Size
18rocks, planting, holes, auger, plants
+94%
-6%
" ... Makes life so very much easier. ... "
" ... I have a lot of rocks in my ground small to medium size and it goes around them and digs as i need it everytime. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and dealt with small rocks easily. ... "
" ... It makes life a little easier. ... "
" ... Great for digging small holes. ... "
" ... Perfect size and it works great for holes of all sizes ... "
" ... This auger is a great size, and I am happy to have it. ... "
" ... It makes planting small plants so much easier. ... "
Product Reliability
13worked, years ago, year, soil, one years ago
+92%
-8%
" ... Worked great for me ... "
" ... I plant 96 geraniums every year. ... "
" ... Other than that, I love it and will use it in the future - wish I had bought one years ago. ... "
" ... I wish I had known about this product sooner, it has been an absolute life changer! ... "
" ... Worked great for me ! ... "
" ... Worked very ell. ... "
" ... The augur worked superbly in my planter boxes, both as an auger and as a tiller. ... "
" ... Doesn't fail. ... "
Storage
11planting, large, holes, hole, larger
+82%
-18%
" ... I replanted my flower beds with over 100 small and large plants. ... "
" ... Keep in mind due to its length it’s best for planting bulbs and small container plants. ... "
" ... This makes planting small (up to gallon size pot) plants so much easier than manually digging a hole! ... "
" ... Perfect width and depth each time. ... "
" ... Makes perfect holes for small plants, loosens diets for larger plants. ... "
" ... I'm considering buying the wider on for planting larger plants. ... "
" ... Great for digging small holes. ... "
" ... I had bought a auger at the local box store and after the 3rd hole I dug in the Texas clay soil with rocks in it the drill twisted the bit in 1/2. ... "
Capacity
10house, family, soil, plant, garden
+100%
" ... I went ahead and purchased it since I had plans to plant a few Lillies around the house. ... "
" ... This works so well to plant ground covers and bulbs for our newley landscaped yard . ... "
" ... I would buy again and recommend to family n friends! ... "
" ... I planted 4 good-sized Chrysanthemums in my back yard. ... "
" ... Also, we have rocks in our yard a lot - as it is built on a hill. ... "
" ... I am a Do-it-your-Selfer around my house. ... "
" ... I plan on purchasing more for my friends and family fgr gifts. ... "
" ... This came highly recommended by a friend and garden writer (Small Town Gardener). ... "
Price
10well, money, every penny, worth the money, price
+90%
-10%
" ... worth every penny. ... "
" ... Wow - This Power Planter is worth every penny! ... "
" ... Sure got my money’s worth. ... "
" ... Exceptional tool well made and cost every penny!!!! ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
Marketplace
10thanks, product, described, advertised, use
+90%
-10%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The unit worked as described. ... "
" ... Thank you for making such a good product. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... So went to Amazon and looked for the highest-rated auger, got this one, and it works great. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Would use this seller again and recommend others to use them. ... "
" ... Thanks Bruno g. ... "
Setup
9follow, make sure, made, easy to use, easy
+89%
-11%
" ... It definitely works best with my drill set on the hammer option and made planting bulbs a breeze! ... "
" ... Follow the directions. ... "
" ... Easy to use - just attach to drill. ... "
" ... It sure made easy work of my sod plugging project. ... "
" ... Super easy to attach to a drill & is able to break up tough soil or mud. ... "
" ... It was easy to use and 5 inch holes took seconds not minutes!!! ... "
" ... It’s easy to install on your 3/8in cordless drill, is well made and sturdy to do the job. ... "
Hair
8cuts, time in half, planting time, auger, roots
+100%
" ... It works so well, it''s like cutting thru butter. ... "
" ... When encountering roots the auger stayed sturdy and was able to cut through most of them--with the larger roots at times I could dislodge the root by pulling up on the drill. ... "
" ... This powerful little tool cut the time in half if not less, Compared to digging them by hand. ... "
" ... This tool cut my work time in half! ... "
" ... It cuts your planting time in half. ... "
" ... Easy to attach and cuts planting time in more then half. ... "
" ... Works great as designed, but i would like to see a similar device that would also cut through small roots. ... "
" ... Worked great for planting grass plugs. ... "
As Gift
6bought, love, gardening, friends, family
+100%
" ... I bought this as a gift for a man who loves gardening. ... "
" ... B'day gift. ... "
" ... I plan on purchasing more for my friends and family fgr gifts. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for someone and they love it. ... "
" ... Works better then expected, bought two by mistake love it so much imcancelled return and am giving as a gift! ... "
Delivery
6product, well, time, received, packed
+100%
" ... I received the product earlier than expected, packed very well in a nice box. ... "
" ... It arrived on time, well packed and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Arrived next day after ordering. ... "
" ... product arrived on time, in great condition, and was just as the description described. ... "
" ... As soon as the bit arrived, I tried it and it worked great! ... "
" ... I had my auger delivered a few days ago and just finished using it. ... "
Product As Described
5described, advertised, drill
+80%
-20%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The unit worked as described. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Features
5plant, planting, bulb
+100%
" ... Bulb planting was a breeze. ... "
" ... I used my auger to plant some tulip bulbs and it worked extremely well. ... "
" ... Very nice for planting bulbs ... "
" ... Makes easy work for light digging. ... "
" ... I was able to plant bulbs into some very tough, root filled areas. ... "
Drying
5soil, dirt, use, hole, ground
+40%
-60%
" ... Doesn't work with dry soil. ... "
" ... My ground was damp and the auger would get clogged up quickly. ... "
" ... In moderately dry black soil, dirt that was removed from bottom of hole simply fell back into hole. ... "
Battery Life
5planted, hours, hour, bulbs, 2 hours
+80%
-20%
" ... Be sure you have plenty of batteries in your power drill. ... "
" ... This thing saved many hours. ... "
" ... A previous person recommended to by a cheaper battery powered drill. ... "
" ... The power planter Auger saved hours of back braking work. ... "
Video Playback
3watch
+100%
" ... Must watch the instructional video on their website ... "
" ... Check out the video. ... "
" ... The how to videos were fantastic and it really helped in knowing how to safely use the auger. ... "
Returns
3returned, product
-100%
" ... Product returned because it did not work. ... "
" ... Returned/ wrong product ... "
" ... Highly disappointed, and would like to return for a refund, if possible. ... "
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Size: 8 meters