Planting cuttings: tools

[dawghall]

What do you guys use to create the hole to plant your cuttings? I was thinking of using a dibble style tool with rebar welded on the bottom to make a hole. Am I overthinking?....any tips on what works best for you?

 

[scott44]

I bought these and use a cordless drill, works good.

https://www.harborfreight.com/516-in-38-in-716-in-25-in-long-wood-bit-set-3-pc-68823.html

 

[trampledbyturtles]

I bought one from John that was made for the job, built like a tank and looks to outlast the user.

 

[Bill]

I have one from John also. Basically a sharp T handled rod you push in the ground to open a hole.
But when planting long willow whips I used Scott’s method of the drill and that worked well also.

 

[dawghall]

I have one from John also. Basically a sharp T handled rod you push in the ground to open a hole.
But when planting long willow whips I used Scott’s method of the drill and that worked well also.

I looked at Big Rock Trees and didn't see any in stock unfortunately.

 

[H20fwler]

I looked at Big Rock Trees and didn't see any in stock unfortunately.

I used a metal rebar electric fence post in soft loamy clay to plant willow cuttings and it worked pretty good.

 

[cavey]

I use a pro grade tree spade for the smaller cuttings like red osier... fast and simple - use the dibble method for planting. For the larger cuttings I have zero experience and would go with the above suggestions but for smaller cuttings I dont think you need to over think it. Just get them into the ground fast and get a good tight soil pack around them and move on to the next one.

 

[dawghall]

I appreciate the advice!