The type of planting tool to be used for any type of stock is influenced by local planting conditions and personal preference of the planter. Whilst a traditional planting spade is quite adequate for planting cell grown plants, a purpose designed tool, the Canadian Planting Spear, has been found to be the most versatile It is the easiest tool to use in ground which is stony and on restock sites penetrated by roots or covered with brash. In heavy clay soil, twisting the spear will “tear” the side of the hole rather than leaving a “smeared” side which might impede root penetration.
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