Bulb Augers

Effortless Gardening: Transform Your Bulb Planting Experience with Power Planter Augers

Why manually dig hole after hole in your garden when you can save time and your back with a Power Planter bulb auger? Bulb planters are part of our line of garden augers made to effortlessly dig perfectly sized holes for planting flower bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and more. Just attach the drill bit for planting bulbs to your drill, drill your holes, drop the bulbs into the holes, cover the bulbs with soil and fertilizer, water, then watch as your garden becomes the envy of the neighborhood. Whether you’re planting spring-blooming bulbs in the fall or spring-planted bulbs for summer color, our Power Planter bulb augers are equipped to handle all soil conditions, in any season. 

Made with pride in the USA, each Power Planter bulb auger is welded by hand for maximum durability. Not only is planting bulbs a breeze with these bulb augers, but they’re also built to last, making them a worthwhile investment for any gardener. Upgrade your gardening experience with a Power Planter bulb planting auger and enjoy a lifetime of beautiful blooms.

Video Reviews

[review content="I bought this auger for my sister to plant bulbs and small plants. Perfect! This is my second one! I loved mine so much and knew it was a quality product! Excellent customer service! Quick delivery!" name="Genie A." product-name="Extended Length Bulb Auger (3″ x Variable Length)" product-handle="324-extended-length-bulb-auger"]
[review content="I had my pink bulb planting auger for several years and love it. It’s great for planting bulbs but also works well for planting potted plants. I love it so much, I just bought one for my grandson who has a wonderful vegetable garden and decided to branch into flowers this year. Make sure you have the right kind of drill and you will be amazed. PS I volunteer at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens and when I brought my auger to work during the fall bulb planting all the volunteers and horticulturists wanted one." name="Mary S." product-name="Bulb Planting Auger & Bedding Plant Tool (3″ x 7″)" product-handle="307-bulb-auger"]
[review content="Answered all my problems with planting bulbs. I had one hundred bulbs to plant and a box full of day lilies to plant in my front slope. Will show a photo later. Thank you for my auger!" name="Annie R." product-name="Extended Length Bulb Auger (3″ x Variable Length)" product-handle="324-extended-length-bulb-auger"]

Frequently Asked Questions

What Size Bulb Auger Do I Need to Plant Daffodil Bulbs?

Daffodil bulbs have an average diameter of about 2 to 3 inches. To plant larger bulbs like daffodils, you should consider a bulb auger with a diameter of 3 or 5 inches. If you’re still unsure what bulb auger you need, check out our auger guide or take our auger quiz

What Is the Correct Way to Plant Bulbs with A Bulb Planter?

The first step in planting bulbs the correct way is to choose the right location. Select a spot with well-draining soil, adequate sunlight, and the right depth for the bulb you’re planting. Next, use your bulb planter to dig a hole that is two to three times the height of the bulb. Then, place the bulb in the hole with the root end facing down. Next, cover the bulb with soil mixed with compost or other fertilizer and water.

What Kind of Bulbs Can You Plant with a Bulb Auger?

Bulb augers are versatile tools and can be used to plant a wide range of bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, alliums, lilies, freesia, anemones, and more. Bulb augers for drills are particularly useful for planting large numbers of bulbs in a short amount of time. These augers are ideal when you want to fill flower beds in your garden or landscaping projects with tens or hundreds of bulbs.