What is a grass plug tool?
What is a grass plug tool?
Technically, a sod plugger is used for digging up plugs of lawn for transplanting – either you take a sod of lawn to plant in another location or you dig the hole in your lawn to plant a healthy sod there. A planting tool is similar but is used to dig small holes for planting bulbs or flowers.
How does a lawn plugger work?
- If using a gas-powered machine, you simply engage the plugger tines, then follow behind the aerator as it spins the tines and deposits soil plugs on your lawn.
- If your lawn has a thick thatch layer, you need to dethatch the lawn before aerating so the tines on the lawn plugger can better penetrate through to the soil.
How do you transplant grass plugs?
- Step 1: Lay the sod of your choice.
- Step 2: Kill the grass or weeds in the area that you will be planting the plugs.
- Step 3: Water the sod and planting area the night before plugging.
- Step 4: Take plugs out of the area to be planted every 6″ apart.
- Step 5: Harvest plugs out of the sod every 3″ apart.
How far apart should grass plugs be planted?
Sizes of grass plugs vary, but individual grass plugs generally measure anywhere between 1.5–3 inches in length and width. Planted somewhere between 9–12 inches apart, they will continue to spread and fill in over time, creating a solid ground cover of your preferred grass type.
What does it mean to be a plugger?
Definitions of plugger. someone who is an active supporter and advocate.
Can I cut a piece of sod into plugs?
You can cut your own plugs from sod or buy them growing in small plastic trays. Sizes usually range from 2 to 4 inches in diameter. Plugs are usually planted in rows, with 6 to 12 inches between plants and between rows.
How do you transplant a large piece of grass?
Gently lift the grass from underneath with the shovel. Work in strips about the width of your shovel. Once the whole strip has been separated from the ground, roll it up into itself lengthwise, so it looks like a cinnamon roll or a roll of sod. Place it on the new transplant location.
What tools do you offer for transplanting?
We also offer transplanting tools designed for smooth and easy hand planting. Cast-aluminum dibbles for use with Johnny’s Adjustable Toolbar. Cast-aluminum dibbles for use with Johnny’s Adjustable Toolbar.
What tools do I need to start a lawn care business?
A lawn and sod plugger for planting and transplanting creeping-type grass (Not Recommended for St. Augustine Grass). A weeder for deep taproot weeds like wild onions, thistles and dandelions. A planting tool for annuals, ground covers, vegetables and plants sold in flats and trays. A soil sampler tool for soil testing.
What can you do with a soil tool?
Soil gets stored in the tool as you work and empties by turning it upside down. Depth Rings allow you to dig planting holes from 2 in. D, 4 in. D and even 6 in. D. Hole diameter is 2 1/8 in. Multi-use tool: Plant bulbs, flowers and ground covers. Transplant lawn and sod plugs.
