Planting Spade - 1300mm Overall Length - Long Reach Precision Blade for Standing Planting & Deep Beds

Australian Artisan Planting Spade - 1300mm Spotted Gum Handle - Long Reach Precision Spade for Small Planting Holes

Using a traditional full-sized spade for targeted planting or digging in established garden beds strains your back and risks disturbing nearby plants. The Artisan Long Planting Spade solves both problems. Hand-made in Melbourne, this premium tool features a sharp, tapered blade designed for clean, precise soil penetration, fitted to a 1300mm Spotted Gum hardwood handle. It offers the perfect combination of maximum reach and precision digging, allowing you to comfortably plant or transplant while standing upright.

Best For The discerning home gardener who appreciates heirloom-quality, Australian-made tools and requires a specialized, extra-long reach spade for comfortably digging precise holes in deep borders and established garden beds.

Key Features

• Extra-Long 1300mm Reach: The substantial handle provides maximum leverage and reach, allowing you to dig and cultivate while standing, significantly minimizing bending and back strain when working in deep beds or along fences.

• Precision Tapered Blade: The small, curved blade (220mm high x 140mm wide) is sharpened and heat-treated to slice easily into the soil, allowing you to dig precise, small planting holes with minimal effort and soil disturbance.

• Master Artisan Quality (Australian Made): Hand-made in Melbourne using the materials and techniques of a bygone era, this tool is built for uncompromising strength, function, and longevity.

• High Carbon Steel Durability: Forged from high carbon steel and heat-treated to an optimum hardness, the blade maintains its sharp edge and structural integrity, guaranteeing multi-season performance.

• Premium Spotted Gum Hardwood: The long handle is crafted from durable Spotted Gum, an Australian hardwood known for its exceptional strength and resistance to weathering, ensuring a tool that lasts a lifetime.

Sizes Available (Sold Individually)

This item is sold as a single, premium, hand-made tool.

Specifications

• Brand: RYSET
  

• Material: High Carbon Steel Blade (Heat Treated); Spotted Gum Hardwood Handle

• Capacity: Digging precise planting holes and transplanting

• Dimensions: 1300mm Overall Length; Blade 220mm High x 140mm Wide

• Other specific data: Long Handle design. Handmade in Melbourne.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Digging precise planting holes for shrubs, standard roses, and small trees in established garden beds.

• Transplanting established perennials and bulbs with clean root separation in crowded areas.

• Working the center of deep, wide garden borders from a comfortable standing position.

• Breaking up small, compacted sections of soil or removing taproots without kneeling.

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!