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.

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: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.

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.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.