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I use of these probably based on advice seen on here - the short version.
Before buying, I was told if your buying one, get the medium as it will cover small and medium bulbs, if your needing a bigger hole then make another beside... rather than using a big one which is overkill for small bulbs
Buy Bulb planting auger - short: Delivery by Crocus
Thanks, yes had come to the conclusion that an auger that attached to a drill was the way to go. The medium size from Crocus with delivery is £20 can get the same off ebay for well under £10 inc delivery guess they including the Crocus one are all out of China .
i just use the spade/ spit pull the handle back then push it forward drop the bulb in behind the blade then pull it strait out and heal it in. for bigger bulbs like crown impearials dig a hole
I use my burgon and ball transplanting spade or a hori hori.
Highly recommend that burgeon and ball transplanting spade , very versatile spade.
In the soil conditions Peter describes I tend to use a rough neck hand pick to break through the soil unless it's compacted clay .
If too compacted it might just drain your drill battery in no time with an auger and the soil blunt the auger , maybe experiment using a 32 mm spade drill .
Well the ebay auger 7cmx42cm £8.50 arrived have used it for 4hrs and have to say very impressed despite rock hard ground and hitting roots and stones it is unmarked . It has not drained the drill battery any more than normal use , I did turn the torque down on the drill to protect it . So much easier and faster than digging holes was expecting it to be crap after being used to a petrol borer but not so and a lot easier and lighter than a petrol.borer.
Glad it's worked out Peter , it sounds impressive for the price , well worth the money just to have one on the van .
Is there a link to the product .
John, don't know how but if you put "earth auger for drill " in ebay and scroll you should find it the seller is called "bamblinas" and only offers 7cmx42cm size whereas the other sellers offer numerous different sizes so you should find it. Went for 7cm as it will do daffodils as well as tulips.
Thanks Peter
PEter - I had/have the same problem, I ended up buying a cheap petrol auger - but this year its refusing to start... and I need it to dig a few holes for me :( . SO its start stop switch is coming to bits today - as I think that may be the culprit
The little ones that fit on the front of an electric drill are ace for single bulbs, but don't really cut it for clumps - be careful though, if they hit something at speed you risk your wrist. I tried to find a side handle that would fit the Dewalt but in the end failed... so I just go slowly now
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