Yard Butler Product Reviews and Ratings - Turf Tools - Sod Plugger

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Brand:Yard Butler

Located in:Outdoor Accents, Garden Tools, Yard Butler, Turf Tools

Plugging is one of the simplest and most economical ways to establish a new lawn, convert a troubled lawn, or repair a damaged lawn. Grass plugs have a complete root system and are easier to establish than sod. Moisture is probably the most important consideration immediately after planting. Adjust watering to climatic conditions. Without rainfall, grass plugs should be watered daily for the first 7 to 10 days. Soil and plug moisture must be maintained. Consult with your gardening expert about the desired amount of water. Root-in will occur in approximately 14-20 days during cool months and 7-14 days during warm months.

Don’t be afraid to mow a new lawn. After the turf begins to grow, mow at recommended heights. By mowing early and not letting excessive grass accumulate, the texture will be finer, many upright weeds will be killed, the turf will become more dense, and lateral spread will increase.

Product Features

Great for planting plugs of Zoysia, Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine and other turf grasses
Easy ejector handle eliminates bending over
Digs holes and transplants from existing grass areas – easily extracts a soil core that is the same size as the plug
Plugs fit tightly into prepared holes, ensuring better growth and survival
Digs holes and transplants new grass plugs – same size as most commercially available plugs
Guaranteed Forever!

Product Specifications

Dimensions	37 x 10 x 3
Weight	4 lbs.

Operating Instructions

Water the area before digging and planting. It makes the soil easier to work with and makes the ground a moist host for the sod plug roots.
Position the Sod Plugger where new plug is to be placed. Step down on side foot bar to cut hole. Lift up tool to remove soil core. Remove soil core by pressing down on ejector handle.
Cut transplant plug from existing lawn or from new sod. Leaving the grass plug in the tool, position the Sod Plugger in the prepared hole. Press on ejector handle to insert new plug into hole.
Tap the plug firmly into place by stepping on it.
Keep plugs moist until they are well established.
Plant in a checkerboard pattern 12" apart.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable grip(6), Solid construction(8), Weather resistant(6)

Best Uses:

Lawn maintenance(7)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(8)

Great value for the buck !

By Sarge

from Ocoee, Florida on 10/4/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Gardening, Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sure beats all the bending and stooping without it.

Service & Delivery comments:

Great service and delivery.

Good design & function, a little small

By Sam

from Fort Mill, SC on 5/19/2008

Pros:

Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Plug size is too small

Best Uses:

Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've used this product to propogate centipeed grass in my yard.

There has got to be a better product

By Ralph

from Knoxville TN on 7/18/2007

Pros:

The ejector--good idea

Cons:

Difficult to Use, Doesnot work in clay soil

Best Uses:

Hard to use

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The square plug is too large. The edges came bent and had to be straightened and sharpened. My weight is not enough to sink the plugger in my turf.

sod plugger

By Jan

from Tampa. FL on 7/18/2007

Pros:

Solid Construction

Cons:

Hard to get plugs out, Hole larger than plugs, Starting to rust at joint

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Even though solid contruction, joints are already showing rust. Very difficult to push out soil with small pusher. Holes are a good deal larger than the sod plugs you can purchase so quite a bit of backfill needed.

Great tool

By GP

from Vancleave, Ms. on 7/13/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This thing works great for me. Instructions say wet the sod and planting area. This it a must for good results. Dry soil won't stay in the plugger.

Well made tool, but one caveat...

By Al

from Alabama Gulf Coast on 6/1/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Limited sod cutting

Best Uses:

Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The one caveat is that I could not cut plugs from my existing grasses to use for transplant. On well established St. Augustine and Centipede over hard, sandy soil, the tool just could not break through the tough grass and roots to make the plug. Makes a great "new" spot to plug, however and if you can cut the sod plug another way, or if you are using commercial sod, the tool will do a bang-up job for you. It still makes the job easier and I'm happy with it even though slightly limited for my conditions.

Product is What is Should Be, WORKS

By truxforu

from omaha, ne on 5/31/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Great for Transplanting, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Cons:

No cons That I know of

Best Uses:

Great 4 transplant Grass, Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product is great for transplanting grasses that will allow you to do this. Works Great. Where ever you need to plug a plant of any type, good tool.

works but hurts

By plugman from austin, tx on 5/27/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, No bending over, Solid Construction

Cons:

Difficult to Use, Plug ejector hard to use

Best Uses:

Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The construction is solid and it creates great plugs. The only problem that I have with this product is that it has a metal loop that you need to press down on to eject a plug from the tool. After extracting a plug, it is EXTREMELY difficult to press down hard enough with your fingers to get the plug out. It took me on average 1-2 minutes to get the plug ejected, and my hands are killing me after doing only about 8 plugs.

Other than that it does get the job done, just make sure to call up he-man before you get started.

great tool, more than expected

By joby

from Paris,Tx on 4/13/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Land Development, Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

excellent sod plugger, use is easier than
expected, nice tool, very sturdy

A great way to repair damaged lawns!

By Turtle from Navarre, FL on 2/19/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy To Use

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

Outdoors

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The plugger works exactly as I expected.

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