Hole About

Couldn't be happier with this trowel! The craftsmanship and care put into the forging is evident. The weight and balance are fantastic and it's truly a pleasure to use. I had no idea how shoddy my previous trowels were before I used this one to dig and split some lilies. The edge and shape made quick work of what was previously a long and arduous process. Upon placing my order, Seth replied to a special request within hours and also provided some care tips. I have no doubt I'll be using this trowel for years to come.

As I expected, this is quality ....you get what you pay for........ quality tools..... excellent help from Seth........ fast shipping...... congratulations look forward to more

In ordered two tools from Red Pig Tools and I couldn’t be happier! The Hole About and the Rockery Trowel are must haves. I love these quality and beautiful work horses.

This trowel is great for piercing the ground if you're trying to get through years of matted grass or if you have rocky soil that's hard to work because a regular trowel just pushes the rocks further into the ground. I have several inches of loam above clay. I use this to widen the hole in the clay layer and mix in the loam or amendments. Because of the shape of the point it is not the proper tool if you are looking to transplant in loose soil. The point makes it difficult to scoop out large amounts of soil in a deep narrow hole (though it works fine in a wider hole). For transplants or digging a narrow hole I recommend the Bigger Holeabout. It's common that I use this trowel to break through the ground then switch to the Bigger Holeabout to finish digging the hole. The point is good for pulling a line through the top layer of soil for planting seeds.