Burgon & Ball - RHS Stainless Transplanting Spade – Professional Slender Border Tool

Burgon & Ball RHS Stainless Transplanting Spade – Professional Slender Border Tool

The Burgon & Ball RHS Stainless Transplanting Spade is a specialist tool designed for precision work in established gardens. Its long, narrow blade allows for deep digging in tightly-packed borders without disturbing the root systems of neighboring plants. Despite its slender profile, this spade is remarkably robust, boasting a tested breaking strain of 100kg—82% stronger than the British standard—ensuring it can handle heavy leverage in even the most crowded spaces.

Best For: Gardeners who need to move or plant specimens within dense floral displays or established shrubberies where accuracy and minimal soil disturbance are essential.

Key Features

• Precision Narrow Blade: The slender design is specifically engineered to slide between existing plants, making it the ultimate tool for transplanting and detail-oriented garden maintenance.

• Unmatched Durability: Tested to a 100kg breaking strain, offering industrial-grade strength in a refined, precision-focused shape.

• Smooth Soil Action: The mirror-polished stainless steel head resists rust and ensures that soil slides off the blade easily, reducing friction and effort during use.

• Sturdy Construction: Features an extra-long, double-riveted strapped socket and a "Y" grip handle made from FSC-certified hardwood for maximum strength and a touch of natural flex.

• RHS Endorsement: Officially endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society and protected by a lifetime guarantee, representing a true investment in garden quality.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball

• Head Dimensions: 28cm long x 14cm wide

• Overall Length: 103cm

• Material: FSC Certified Hardwood & Stainless Steel

Ideal For (Uses)

• Transplanting Perennials: Perfectly sized for lifting and moving plants from one part of the garden to another with surgical precision.

• Deep Border Work: Allows you to dig deep holes for new additions in a "full" garden bed without the wide footprint of a standard spade.

• Removing Deep-Rooted Weeds: The narrow blade is excellent for getting down deep to remove taproots without creating a massive hole.

• Precise Footing: Integrated wide comfort treads ensure you can safely apply downward force without damaging your footwear or losing your grip in tight spots.