The lightweight spade is fitted with an FSC-certified solid ash shaft and finished with a comfortable YD handle. The rabbiting spade is perfect for digging small, deep precise holes particularly in confined spaces, for example, the narrow trenches in a vegetable patch or fence post holes. The extra length gives a wider arm span for balance and control. Please read: What do we mean by leverage? for more information. With a powder coated head for resistance against scratches and rust, this heavy-duty tree planting spade even passes the BS3388 load test for strength. Treaded Planting & Rabbiting Spade

Also known as a rabbiting spade, this tool is ideal for tree planting and digging fence posts, particularly in heavy clay soil. Rabbiting spades are also great for weeding, as they can help eliminate weeds that have taken root in tight spaces. How To Use A Rabbiting Spade To Create A Clean Edge With a long narrow blade tapered to a point, the Bulldog Pedigree Stainless Steel Rabbiting Spade has been specifically crafted to cut through hard ground. Constructed from polished stainless steel, the blade is easy to wipe clean and has a textured tread to improve grip and protect your boots when digging. For improved comfort and grip whilst digging, this treaded planting spade has a flat tread which helps to protect the user’s feet whilst digging. Heavy Duty Rabbiting SpadeKits are born over the summer, as jills come into season in spring (never buy kits outside of the natural season). The long blade tapers towards the end and is designed to dig through hard, heavy earth, even penetrating rubble and thin tarmac with ease. Though rabbiting spades have been around for centuries, their name comes from the fact that they were initially used to dig holes for rabbits. Today, these versatile tools help with various tasks, from planting to weeding. Rabbiting spades are also much more versatile. You can use them to dig trenches, plant trees, and even remove stumps. Traditional spades are not nearly as versatile and cannot be used for all of these tasks.

Rabbiting spades are also great for edging lawns. Place the blade of the spade along the edge of the lawn and push down. The serrated teeth on the blade will create a clean, straight edge. How to Use a Rabbiting Spade To Plant A Tree, Bulb Or Trench Other uses include establishing sapling trees, perennials and shrubs without disturbing existing plants. The length of the blade varies considerably with the rabbiting spade, ranging between 250mm (10″) and 400mm (16″).

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We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express deliverycomes as standard. There are two main types of rabbiting spades: those with a D-handle and those with a T-handle. D-handle spades are more comfortable to use and offer more leverage, but they can be more challenging to control. On the other hand, T-handle spades are easier to manage but can be less comfortable to use. The rabbiting spade, also called poachers spade, was created by farmers when times were lean, and no meat was available as the nobles were “out of town,” and people were hungry. So a regular spade was cut down, and a point formed on the end so that it could easily dig into rabbit holes to obtain food. Take care when planting small perennials such as peonies or roses with a longer blade – over 350mm (14″) – as the extra length can disturb delicate roots and bulbs.

Also known as a Poachers Spade or Transplanting Spade, the rounded blade is ideal for digging fence post holes. Look for blades with rounded corners at the cutting edge to reduce the risk of damage to pipes and cables.Next, push down the spade’s handle to drive the blade into the ground. Continue pushing until the blade is through the soil. Finally, pull the handle towards you to remove the blade and substrate from the ground.