Shady lawns can be difficult to landscape without the right plants. Homeowners and gardeners who have shady properties must be careful to pick plants that can grow under these challenging conditions. Not all shade is created equal. Some properties are only shady at certain times of the day, while others are shady from morning to […]
6 Ways Earth Augers Improve Gardening Productivity
A soil auger is a handy tool to have for lots of reasons. You’ll find that there are several ways that these tools let you get more done in the garden — while saving you time, money and strain on your hands and back. Here are some auger tips, along with some of the top […]
Essential Spring Gardening Tips
If you’re new to gardening, then you’re probably wondering where to get started. Spring can often be a hectic time of year — so many tasks to do and only so much time to get them done. That’s why we’ve created this list of essential spring gardening tips. Follow this list so that your springtime gardening […]
Transferring Starter Plants Outdoors

There are certain home gardening tips that all gardeners need to know. Chief among them are tips for transferring starter plants outdoors, whether those plants are from the greenhouse or plants that you started yourself. These tips apply to both vegetables and flowers — any annuals that you would plant in spring. Use these tips as a […]
What To Know Before Buying An Auger

A power earth auger is a handy tool to have, particularly for professionals, people who do a lot of DIY landscaping, or those who are looking for an easier alternative to a shovel or post hole digger. These are tools that anyone can use — from homeowners to professional landscapers and maintenance crews. Anyone who needs a […]
Power Planter Gives Back

In honor of Giving Tuesday this year, Greg Niewold and the rest of the Power Planter team want to take a moment to share what this family-run business does for their local community. Making charitable donations means a lot at Power Planter, but helping those in need during the holiday season means a whole lot […]
New Product Photos Improve Ecommerce Shopping Experience for Augers

Power Planter adds new product photos to website and revamps their shopping experience Loda, Ill. – November 17, 2017 Power Planter has added an impressive lineup of new product photos to their website, making the ecommerce shopping experience for the auger manufacturer easier, more robust, and more visually stunning than ever before. The company added […]
A Short History of Earth Augers in the Garden

Many gardeners use power tools to grow healthier gardens, and earth augers are high on the list of tools that help you dig holes faster and plant more in less time. Augers pulverize the soil while you dig planting holes – this gives your plants great root-to-soil contact right from the start. Earth augers have […]
Fall Bulb Planting Tips for 2020 – Use a Bulb Auger

A bulb auger is a gardener’s best friend when it comes to bulb planting in the fall. We don’t just say that because our founder invented the first garden-friendly earth auger more than 20 years ago (seriously, that’s a true story). We know it because we receive countless reviews and testimonials from our customers telling […]
Power Planter Expands Distribution to New Zealand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Power Planter Expands Distribution to New Zealand Auger manufacturer Power Planter® announces new distribution in New Zealand. August 15, 2017 – Loda, Ill. Power Planter is partnering with True Blue Aussie Gardener to bring Power Planter earth augers to New Zealand. After one year of exclusive distribution with True Blue Aussie Gardener […]