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Joseph Bentley Long Handled Bulb Planter
Joseph Bentley has been a trusted name in the gardening industry for over a hundred years, and its garden tools have borne and still bear to this day its mark of quality.
It eliminates the need for a lot of bending. It’s a well-made tool with a comfortable handle. It’s also easy to use and clean.
There are isolated reports of the metal part bending at the point where your foot presses on it.
Long handled bulb planter
39.4 × 10.2 × 3.9 inches; 18lbs
Stainless steel head w/tread edges
Solid oak handle
Planting ornamental bulbs
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Flexrake Adjustable Bulb Planter
Flexrake is among America's top brand names in the manufacture and delivery of high grade cutting, digging, cultivating, weeding and clean-up tools which are made in America.
It has a hinge release function that allows you to release the soil when you are ready, not before. It’s easy to use and plants lots of bulbs in a shorter time.
It doesn’t work so well with clay soil.
Adjustable hinged bulb planter
9.5 × 3.8 × 2.9 inches; 0.8lbs
Chrome plated steel
Poly handle
Releasing soil
DeWit Professional Bulb Planter
A sapient combination of the latest equipment and techniques with historical craftsmanship make DeWit one of the most forward-looking garden tool manufacturers in the world.
It can also be used as a hole digger. You can stand up straight while making holes with it. It’s fast and easy to use.
Its light weight might reduce its efficiency on harder soils.
Professional bulb planter
43 × 6 × 6 inches; 4lbs
Hand-forged boron steel
Hardwood handle
Digging bulb holes in hard soil
Power Planter Extended Length Bulb Auger
Power Planter is a family-owned brand that has served its growing customer base for over two decades. It makes and sells its high quality augers in different sizes and models.
It’s a very versatile tool. It has hex flats on the chuck end to prevent slipping in the drill chuck. It does not bend and fits any normal drill.
The auger is only held onto the shaft by two spot welds.
Extended length bulb planter
25 × 4 × 4 inches; 3lbs
5/8" steel shaft
Info NOT provided
Post hole digging
Bond Garden Bulb Planter
Bond is one of the industry’s leading lawn, garden and outdoor living brands, and it is focused on giving its customers innovative products and designs at great prices.
It has a sturdy construction. It’s strain-free, so easy to use and eliminates the need for self-filling of holes.
It may get a little uncomfortable to use for a long period of time and may not do well with hard clay soil.
Plymouth garden bulb planter
8.4 × 4 × 3 inches; 0.7lbs
Durable hammertone finish
Wood handle
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