GIANTZ Garden Auger Drill Bit 75 x 600mm – Earth Planting Auger for Power Drills, Black

GIANTZ Garden Auger: Dig Planting Holes in Seconds

The GIANTZ Power Garden Auger turns your cordless or corded drill into a fast planting tool. Instead of digging hole after hole with a trowel, fit the auger to your drill and bore neat, round planting holes in seconds. Measuring 75mm (7.5cm) wide and 600mm (60cm) long, it's ideal for planting bulbs, seedlings, tubestock and small shrubs, and for mixing compost or fertiliser into garden beds. Made from heavy-duty steel with a spiral flight, it's built to handle regular use around the garden. A pair of gloves is included.

What Is a 75mm Garden Auger Used For?

A 75mm auger digs holes about the size of a standard seedling pot or tubestock, making it perfect for:

• Planting bulbs such as daffodils, tulips and jonquils
• Planting seedlings and tubestock in garden beds, hedges and native gardens
• Mass planting groundcovers and hedges quickly
• Digging holes for small stakes, garden edging and solar lights
• Adding fertiliser, compost or water crystals around established plants
• Loosening compacted soil in garden beds and pots

Works With Most Power Drills

The auger shaft fits into a standard 13mm drill chuck, so it's compatible with most household power drills. The spiral flight lifts soil up and out of the hole as it turns, leaving a clean, round hole ready for planting.

Key Features & Benefits

• 75mm (7.5cm) diameter x 600mm (60cm) long
• Heavy-duty steel construction
• Spiral flight lifts soil out as you drill
• Fits most power drills with a 13mm chuck
• Much faster than digging by hand
• Ideal for bulbs, seedlings, tubestock and small shrubs
• Includes a pair of gloves

Product Details

• Brand: GIANTZ
• Type: Drill-powered garden auger
• Material: Steel
• Colour: Black
• Size: 7.5 x 60cm
• Chuck fit: 13mm
• Includes: 1 x power auger, 1 x pair of gloves

How Deep Can a 600mm Auger Dig?

The auger is 600mm long, but part of the shaft sits inside the drill chuck, so the usable digging depth is a little less, typically up to around 45 to 50cm depending on your drill. That's more than enough for bulbs (usually 10 to 20cm deep), seedlings and most tubestock. For deeper holes, drill down in stages, lifting the auger out regularly to clear the soil.

How to Use a Garden Auger Safely

1. Check before you dig: make sure there are no underground cables, gas lines or water pipes where you're drilling. In Australia, you can check through Before You Dig Australia (BYDA).
2. Use the right drill: a cordless drill with good torque and a side handle gives the most control. Set it to a low speed.
3. Soften hard ground: water dry, hard or clay soil the day before so the auger bites easily.
4. Drill in stages: push gently and lift the auger out often to clear soil and stop it binding.
5. Watch for rocks and roots: stop if the auger catches, as the drill can twist in your hands.
6. Wear gloves and eye protection, and keep a firm grip with both hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 75mm garden auger used for?
It digs planting holes for bulbs, seedlings, tubestock and small shrubs, and helps work compost or fertiliser into garden beds.

How deep can a 600mm garden auger make planting holes?
Usually up to around 45 to 50cm, since part of the shaft sits in the drill chuck. Drill in stages for deeper holes.

Will it fit my drill?
It fits drills with a standard 13mm chuck, which covers most household power drills.

Does it work in clay soil?
It works in most garden soils. For hard clay or dry ground, water the area the day before and drill slowly in stages.

Does it come with gloves?
Yes. A pair of gloves is included.

Where can I buy a GIANTZ garden auger in Australia?
The GIANTZ Garden Auger 75 x 600mm is available online from BPG Supplies, with delivery across Australia and local pickup from our Bonnyrigg store in Sydney, NSW.