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Drew Swainston

5 Unusual Uses for a Bulb Dibber – It's Not Just for Planting, it Can Even Boost Plant Health

A wooden plant dibber sits in seed trays inside a bright glasshouse.

You will know a bulb dibber as a tool for planting bulbs, seeds, or even smaller seedlings. It can come in handy elsewhere in the garden, too. So let's look at some more unusual uses for a bulb dibber that you might not know.

This pointed, handheld garden tool undoubtedly comes into its own for planting – it is designed for this core use. But the size and design also make it ideal for weeding, preparing drills, measuring, aerating compacted soil, efficiently watering and fertilizing plants.

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