Fiskars Transplanting Spade #9654

List Price: $32.99 Discount Price: $29.99

Features:

• Transplanting spade ideal for precise, controlled digging and transplanting
• Pre-sharpened, ready to use
• Powder coated for easy clean-up and rust prevention
• Unique teardrop shaped shaft for comfortable, easy grip
• PVC sleeve on tool shaft provides comfort in hot and cold weather

Customer Reviews:

Precision Shovel [Posted on 2007-02-28]
What a shovel!

So far I've used it to transplant two pittosporums (each about 4' tall). It's like a surgeon's instrument. It has an extra-wide foot-stomping plate on the top of the blade that makes it easy to get lots of weight in just the right place. The sturdy plastic handle is comfortable in the hand and solidly attached to rest of the steel shovel.

I also used it to lever the pittosporums out of their hole. This worked great with very little flex in the shovel. The pittosporum with soil weighted about 60 pounds I'm guessing.

The blade is sharp enough to cut through small 1/4"-to-1/2" or so roots if you are determined. For big roots, a root-pruning saw is easier.

Full disclosure: The soil I was digging in was moist from a recent rain, and I didn't hit any large roots or other obstacles of note... pretty much perfect transplanting conditions

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