Burgon & Ball - RHS Stainless Groundbreaker Trowel – Heavy-Duty Sharpened Planting Tool

Burgon & Ball RHS Stainless Groundbreaker Trowel – Heavy-Duty Sharpened Planting Tool

The Burgon & Ball RHS Stainless Groundbreaker Trowel is the ultimate hand tool for tackling "un-diggable" ground. Mirroring the innovative design of the full-sized Groundbreaker spade, this trowel features a distinctively pointed and sharpened head that concentrates force to slice through compacted clay, stony soil, and stubborn roots with ease. It combines the aggressive cutting power of a spade with the precision and portability of a hand trowel, making it an indispensable asset for challenging garden environments.

Best For: Gardeners working in heavy, sun-baked, or rocky soils where standard round-nosed trowels struggle to penetrate the surface.

Key Features

• Sharpened Groundbreaker Tip: The uniquely pointed head is designed to bite into hard surfaces, slicing through obstructions rather than bouncing off them, significantly reducing the effort required to dig.

• High-Capacity Dish: Despite its sharpened point, the blade maintains a wide, deep-dish profile to ensure maximum soil carriage with every scoop, perfect for efficient planting.

• Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel: The mirror-polished head not only provides exceptional rust resistance but also ensures the tool glides cleanly through sticky or heavy soil types.

• Ergonomic Hardwood Handle: Crafted from FSC-certified hardwood, the handle is shaped for a comfortable, secure grip, allowing for maximum leverage when prying or digging.

• RHS Endorsement: Officially endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society and protected by a lifetime guarantee, ensuring this heavy-duty tool is built to last through years of intensive use.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball

• Overall Length: 31.5cm

• Head Width: 9cm

• Weight: 272g

• Material: FSC Certified Hardwood & Polished Stainless Steel

• Storage: Includes a sturdy leather hanging cord

Ideal For (Uses)

• Planting in Hard Ground: The go-to tool for establishing bedding plants or perennials in compacted clay or neglected areas of the garden.

• Root Cutting: Use the sharpened edges to slice through small roots and weed mats while preparing planting holes.

• Stony Soil Management: The pointed tip easily navigates between stones and rocks that would stop a traditional square or rounded trowel.

• Precision Trenching: Excellent for creating small, deep trenches for fertilizers or irrigation in established garden beds.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.