How Does a Drill Auger Work?

First, don’t force the auger. It’s designed to handle tough soil, but hitting rocks could damage the tool. If you encounter a hard patch or rock, stop drilling, remove the auger from the hole, and try to remove the obstruction before continuing. If there is no obstruction, just hard ground, try leaning the auger at a slight angle while drilling. This will often get the teeth to once again bite into the hard ground. Our heavy duty augers have a pilot auger that is a huge asset for these types of soils.

What Kind of Drill Do I Need for an Earth Auger?

First, don’t force the auger. It’s designed to handle tough soil, but hitting rocks could damage the tool. If you encounter a hard patch or rock, stop drilling, remove the auger from the hole, and try to remove the obstruction before continuing. If there is no obstruction, just hard ground, try leaning the auger at a slight angle while drilling. This will often get the teeth to once again bite into the hard ground. Our heavy duty augers have a pilot auger that is a huge asset for these types of soils.

Can a Power Planter Drill Auger Dig Through Clay Soil?

First, don’t force the auger. It’s designed to handle tough soil, but hitting rocks could damage the tool. If you encounter a hard patch or rock, stop drilling, remove the auger from the hole, and try to remove the obstruction before continuing. If there is no obstruction, just hard ground, try leaning the auger at a slight angle while drilling. This will often get the teeth to once again bite into the hard ground. Our heavy duty augers have a pilot auger that is a huge asset for these types of soils.

Is It Safe to Use a Drill Auger Near Utilities?

First, don’t force the auger. It’s designed to handle tough soil, but hitting rocks could damage the tool. If you encounter a hard patch or rock, stop drilling, remove the auger from the hole, and try to remove the obstruction before continuing. If there is no obstruction, just hard ground, try leaning the auger at a slight angle while drilling. This will often get the teeth to once again bite into the hard ground. Our heavy duty augers have a pilot auger that is a huge asset for these types of soils.

What Do I Do If I Hit a Hard Patch of Ground or Rocks When Using My Power Planter Drill Auger?

First, don’t force the auger. It’s designed to handle tough soil, but hitting rocks could damage the tool. If you encounter a hard patch or rock, stop drilling, remove the auger from the hole, and try to remove the obstruction before continuing. If there is no obstruction, just hard ground, try leaning the auger at a slight angle while drilling. This will often get the teeth to once again bite into the hard ground. Our heavy duty augers have a pilot auger that is a huge asset for these types of soils.

Drills & Augers

Tackle the toughest digging jobs with Power Planter earth augers. Professional-grade Earth Augers for every application, from home gardening to professional landscaping.

Power Planter drill augers are designed and hand welded to tackle the toughest jobs in your yard and garden, saving you time and your back. Our auger drill bits can be quickly and easily attached to cordless drills. Simply tighten the chuck around the drill auger, and you’re ready to start digging faster and more efficiently than you ever have before.

While our auger drill bits make quick work of digging holes in the yard and garden, they are also suited for a variety of other tasks around the house and yard, including mixing concrete, boring under sidewalks, installing your beach umbrella or termite bait stations, stirring compost piles, and making your own potting mix. And when it comes to versatility, we’ve got you covered. Our selection includes a variety of drill augers in various sizes to suit your specific needs. Whether you need a garden auger to plant flowers or you’re taking on a DIY construction project, we have the right drill auger for the job. Plus, with their durable construction, you can consider our auger drill bits an investment that will stand the test of time.

Drills & Augers

Flower Planting Auger & Grass Plug Tool 2" x 7"

Bulb Planting Auger & Bedding Plant Tool 3" x 7"

DIY Guru Auger 3" x 12"

Extended Length Bulb Auger 3" x Standing Lengths

Tree Planting Auger Bit 2” x Standing Lengths

Laura's Edition 3" x 36" Auger

Easy Dig Gardener Starter Bundle 2" x 7" and 3" x 24" plus DEWALT DCD1007WW1

4-Inch Auger for Bulbs and Root Quencher Installation 4" x 28"

Laura's Edition 2" x 36" Auger

Quart Pot Landscaping Auger 5” x 28”

DEWALT DCPR320 20V MAX* 1.5" Cordless Pruner

Gallon Pot & Post Hole Auger 7" x 28"

Landscaping Auger Starter Pack 3″ x 24″ and 5″ x 28″

Tree Auger & Tree Planting Tool 2” x 54”

8 Inch Auger with Heavy-Duty Tip 8” x 28”

DEWALT DCBL722B 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless Handheld Blower

Extra Large Earth Auger with Heavy-Duty Tip 9" x 28"

DEWALT DCD1007WW1 20V MAX* XR® Cordless 3-Speed Hammer Drill Kit

DEWALT DCD130T1 60V MAX* Mixer/Drill With E-Clutch®

Ultra HD Professional Landscape Auger Bundle

DEWALT DW2304 1/2" Chuck Key

Heavy Duty 1/2" Hex Auger Adapter

Heavy Duty Extender 16"

Auger Replacement Blades

Quick Attach Adapter 7/16"

Heavy Duty Auger Replacement Tip

Jenny's Edition 5" x 32" Auger

DEWALT DCD471 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless Quick-Change Stud and Joist Drill With E-CLUTCH® System Kit

Ultimate Professional Landscape Auger Bundle (Heavy Duty Tips)

Ultimate Professional Landscaping Bundle

Landscape Drill Bundle

Laura's Auger Set 2" x 36" and 3" x 36"

Garden Auger Starter Pack 2" x 7" and 3" x 7"

Direct Drive Auger Adapter

Heavy Duty Threaded Adapter

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does a Drill Auger Work?

What Kind of Drill Do I Need for an Earth Auger?

Can a Power Planter Drill Auger Dig Through Clay Soil?

Is It Safe to Use a Drill Auger Near Utilities?

What Do I Do If I Hit a Hard Patch of Ground or Rocks When Using My Power Planter Drill Auger?