{"product_id":"bulb-planter-heavy-duty-steel-tool-for-precision-planting-ergonomic-grip","title":"Heavy Duty Bulb Planter by Garland - Long Handled Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heavy-duty steel bulb planter that turns autumn bulb planting from a back-breaking chore into a genuinely satisfying afternoon — long-handled, powder-coated, and built to last decades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garland Heavy Duty Bulb Planter is one of those tools that pays for itself the first autumn you use it. Instead of kneeling on damp ground and digging fiddly individual holes with a trowel, you stand upright, push the planter into the soil, twist, and lift out a perfect plug — drop your bulb in, replace the plug, and move on. What was a painful all-day job with 200 bulbs to plant becomes a proper morning's satisfying work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from powder-coated heavy-duty steel with an ergonomic T-grip handle, this is the sort of garden tool that lasts decades rather than seasons. Serious value at £19.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — use standing upright; no kneeling, bending, or straining your back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder-coated heavy-duty steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine build quality for years of reliable use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic T-grip handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — two-handed leverage for effortless soil penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth markings\u003c\/strong\u003e — plant every bulb at the correct depth (usually 2-3 times the bulb height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist and lift action\u003c\/strong\u003e — cuts a clean plug of soil that goes straight back in after planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerrated cutting edge\u003c\/strong\u003e — cuts through turf, mulch, and firm soil without excessive force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRust-resistant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the powder coating protects against weather; store outside or in shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits all bulb sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — from crocus and snowdrops through to hyacinths and small alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful year-round\u003c\/strong\u003e — not just bulbs; ideal for plug plants, onion sets, garlic, and seed potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Garland\u003c\/strong\u003e — trusted British horticultural manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn bulb planting\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary use; makes 100-500 bulb planting jobs achievable in a morning rather than a weekend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturalising bulbs in lawns\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plug system means you can plant into established grass and the turf goes back invisibly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious spring garden planning\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you're planting daffodils, tulips, crocus, or alliums in any real number, this tool changes the experience entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlder gardeners or anyone with back problems\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standing operation and T-handle leverage remove the kneeling and bending that make bulb planting painful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllotment growers\u003c\/strong\u003e — equally useful for onion sets, garlic cloves, shallots, and seed potatoes as for ornamental bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildflower meadow makers\u003c\/strong\u003e — plug planting into established grass for wildflower establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial plug planters\u003c\/strong\u003e — small perennial plugs go in perfectly with the same tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer and pot planters\u003c\/strong\u003e — precise depth without disturbing surrounding plants in mixed containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift for a keen gardener\u003c\/strong\u003e — £19.99 hits the \"considered gift for someone who'd appreciate quality\" price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare your planting area\u003c\/strong\u003e — remove any large stones and rake the surface. For lawn naturalising, the tool works straight into established turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition the planter\u003c\/strong\u003e — place vertically over the spot where you want to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush down firmly\u003c\/strong\u003e — use your bodyweight and the T-handle leverage to push the planter into the soil to the required depth (guided by the markings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small twisting motion helps the serrated edge cut cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull the planter out; a plug of soil comes with it, held inside the barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd drainage grit if needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small handful of horticultural grit at the base of each hole aids bulb drainage (see our Alpine Grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant your bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e — place the bulb pointed end up in the hole at the correct depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplace the plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — hold the planter over the hole and gently push or tap the plug back into place. Firm gently with your foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater in\u003c\/strong\u003e — a good watering helps settle the soil around the bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Planting Depth Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral rule: plant bulbs at a depth of 2-3 times their height, with pointed end upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrocus · Muscari · Snowdrop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8-10cm depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaffodil · Narcissus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-15cm depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-20cm depth (deeper for perennial return)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-15cm depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium (ornamental)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-20cm depth (varies by species)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-15cm depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnion sets · Garlic cloves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3-5cm depth (just below surface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e10-15cm depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGarland Products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeavy Duty Bulb Planter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowder-coated heavy-duty steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eErgonomic T-grip for two-handed use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLong-handled — use standing upright\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth Markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — guide bulb planting accurately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSerrated for clean cuts through turf and firm soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowder-coated for weather resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAll bulbs, plug plants, onion sets, garlic, seed potatoes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHang or stand in shed — weather-resistant if kept outside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e£19.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eBritish manufacturer (Garland Products)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe clean of soil with a cloth or brush. If wet, dry before storage to prolong life of the powder coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang from the T-handle or stand upright in a shed, garage, or covered outdoor area. Weather-resistant, so occasional outdoor storage is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with damp cloth. For stubborn dried soil, a stiff brush and warm soapy water works well. Dry thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect decades of use with basic care. The heavy-duty construction and powder coating are genuine build-quality investments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf the coating chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small amount of clear rust-resistant paint over the chip prevents corrosion spread. Not usually needed for many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Autumn Bulb Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best time to use a bulb planter is late September through November, when spring bulbs go in. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, alliums, and hyacinths all reward proper depth planting with better flowering, longer-lasting displays, and more reliable perennial return. A good bulb planter turns the seasonal chore into a genuinely satisfying afternoon — and it's a job you'll do year after year, so the tool pays for itself many times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Drainage Tip — The Grit Trick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest killers of bulbs in wet British soils is winter rot. A small handful of horticultural grit at the base of each hole (or mixed into the plug you replace) makes an enormous difference to drainage and bulb survival. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alpine-grit-2-6mm\"\u003eAlpine Grit 2-6mm\u003c\/a\u003e is exactly the right grade for this — it's one of the small tricks that separates a garden where bulbs come back every year from one where they gradually disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanions from the Bishy Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alpine-grit-2-6mm\"\u003eAlpine Grit 2-6mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential for bulb drainage; the grit at the base of each hole prevents winter rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennials\"\u003ePerennial Flower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — many perennials can be started as plugs and planted with the bulb planter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composts-soils-mulches\"\u003eComposts, Soils and Mulches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the right soil amendment makes bulbs and plugs thrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-ply-jute-twine-in-250g-or-500g-natural-plant-support-twine-garland\"\u003eGarland 3-Ply Jute Twine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — sibling Garland product; useful across the wider allotment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-seeds\"\u003eVegetable Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — onion sets, garlic, and seed potatoes all plant beautifully with the bulb planter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cottage-garden-seeds\"\u003eCottage Garden Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for spring displays alongside your bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/potting-shed\"\u003eThe Potting Shed collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — all growing essentials in one place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Garland Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGarland Products is a well-established British horticultural manufacturer with a strong practical range of propagation equipment, greenhouse essentials, and quality garden tools. Their heavy-duty range is aimed at gardeners who want tools that last decades, not seasons — genuine build quality at prices that make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bishy Barnabee's Cottage Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a small Norfolk seed and garden supplies business, run from Salle Moor Hall Farm near Reepham. Alongside our own-grown seeds and dried flowers, we curate a small Potting Shed range of genuinely useful tools and supplies — things we use ourselves or would happily recommend to a fellow gardener. The Garland Heavy Duty Bulb Planter is one of those investment tools worth having in the shed: use it hard through autumn, then wipe it clean, and it'll come out again next October ready for another 200 daffodils. If you'd like advice on the right bulb varieties for your soil or aspect, get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AllotMate Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64012600541561,"sku":"5031670504746","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/w0474_heavy_duty_bulb_planter_1.jpg?v=1785424768","url":"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/bulb-planter-heavy-duty-steel-tool-for-precision-planting-ergonomic-grip","provider":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}