H-CUT ON LAWN

thistletown71

Hi All

I am looking to or trying to dig a spade into a lawn for vast bulb planting (daffies). I am led to believe you do a H-cut. I find it a tad difficult to dig the spade in.

. is it best to dig when the lawn is moist?
.any other advice how to ease myself in doing this task.

Thanks in advance

Fairygirl

Easier when wet - yes. 
You could also just cut and lift squares/rectangles, as well as you can, to plant them. 

thistletown71

Thanks Fairygirl

Fairygirl

If you have one of those lawn edging doofers, that might be easier to get into the turf too. My spade is quite sharp, so I find it better, but those half moon edgers might work quite well 

thistletown71

I'm afraid I only have a spade, not sure how sharp. But I have l always been thinking about getting the half moon.

Fairygirl

I bought one for making the garden here, as it was largely grass, but my spade is better, especially if the ground's a bit drier.   

B3

I use my half moon a lot. It's great for tidying up the edge of the grass and removing turf when you get the urge to sneakily nibble a bit more off to widen your flower beds

thistletown71

Thanks B3. I am more determined to get a half moon. Any recommendations? As I imagine if I picked one from poundstretchers would not be as good a quality.

B3

I don't see how an expensive one would be an awful lot better. They don't have the strain on them that a fork or space would. Mine's a very old cheapo. Make sure it has a good lip on it so that your foot doesn't slip off.

thistletown71

Sounds good. I'll be shopping for one soon. Thanks