Product Reviews and Ratings - Accessories - Soil Scoop from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 44 ratings)

Located in: Gardening, Seedstarting, Accessories

Back by popular demand, this is one of the most versatile garden tools made. Its serrated edge cuts effortlessly into compacted soil, slices through roots, and breaks up hard, rocky clay. Flip it over to make a perfect seed furrow. Made from tough stainless steel with an easy-grip silicone handle.

Versatile, do-it-all tool

Great for making furrows, slicing through roots, breaking up hard rocky clay and more

Patented spoon shape with serrated edge and pointed tip

Ergonomic handle in bright, "never-lose-it" red

Lightweight—just 8 ounces!

More information for the Soil Scoop

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 44 reviews)

98% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable grip(38), Durable(3), Easy to use(41), Lightweight(36), Solid construction(39)

Best Uses:

Garden(3), Gardening(38), Land development(4), Lawn maintenance(6)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(26), Getting started(6), Master gardener(6), Practical(3)

best tool ever

By Basia-RDH

from Edison, NJ on 5/27/2011

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Cuts thru weeds and roots, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening, Land Development, Planting in rough soil

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Great tool. I could have used this many times over the years. In New Jersey we have clay type soil and digging in can be rough. The serrated edges make it a piece of cake! The scoop is great to add amendments in after you've dug the hole.

I don't know how I managed without it.

By Lynn

from Monroe WA on 5/25/2011

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I love it! It digs the holes, it cuts through root balls and tamps in the finished product. Voila!!!!!!!!!!!!!

great tool

By Ursula

from Houston on 5/15/2011

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening, Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I ordered this on a whim, and have been glad ever since! My front garden has a lot of roots from older shrubs and trees that previous owners planted. This makes digging small holes for annuals and bulbs a breeze.

A hard worker!

By Deb

from Baltimore, MD on 4/26/2011

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

This implement does everything you said it would. Now it is my go-to tool for the garden.

serrated edge is a big plus

By Kas

from Knoxville, TN on 4/26/2011

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

the scoop is very handy ... the serrated edge makes it more versatile than your average scoop

great tool

By happy gardener

from sacramento on 4/25/2011

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

well made and very vesatile tool

it's just the greatest thing

By BJ

from Georgetown, Texas on 3/9/2011

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

Comments about Soil Scoop:

This makes planting so much easier, especially when you ar 77 years old!

if you only have 1 tool. .this is it!!

By suzanne

from lakeport, ca on 1/31/2011

Best Uses:

Gardening, Land Development, Lawn Maintenance, Outdoor Amusement

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

i call it my scoopie do...i remodel houses for a living. i garden when i can. my scoopie do has assisted in every garden aspect of digging & planting. the point & serrated edge do the trick on everything.

weather we are digging a hole for a pier,carving out a foundation edge,cleaning out dirt from anywhere it shouldn't be. the scoopie do does it all. of ALL my tools it is my most valued.

The very best scoop

By AMR

from Seattle, WA on 1/2/2011

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I have one of these and bought this one for my niece who is becoming an avid gardener. She is in for a treat. This is the best tool, very versatile. I have many scoops and this is the one I always reach for first.

Good quality tool.

By Steve

from Catawissa, Pa on 12/29/2010

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

We are using it in the garden, potting plants and in flower beds. It's sturdy construction makes it very useful.

Can't garden without it.

By Vg

from Bryn Mawr, PA on 12/21/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Most wonderful garden tool I have ever owned. Have given it to a lot of people as a gift and will continue to do so.

great garden tool

By gardendesigner

from Austin TX on 12/13/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use, I like the new red handle, Lightweight, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Professional Landscaper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I use this tool for a lot of different tasks includng weeding, making seeding rows, thinning, transplanting; you name it. I like the red handle in that it's easy to find if you leave it behind.

This is a "must own" tool

By Judicam

from Eastern Pennsylvania on 6/24/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I purchased this one for a gift for a first time home owner. I have one and I can't imagine gardening without it! It's does so many things with ease. Once you own it, you'll be telling all your fellow gardeners about it.

Hand extension

By Lucky

from Salt Lake City on 6/17/2010

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Handling indoor plantings

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Facilitates my work with my indoor planters. Mother Nature too harsh in the Intermountain West for significant outdoor gardening.

My favorite gardening tool

By Mary

from Alabama on 6/6/2010

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy to dig, Easy To Use, Good for Arthritic hands, Lightweight, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I highly recommend this product.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Best tool, ever!

By Sue

from Oakwood Hills, IL on 5/25/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening, Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Digs and weeds beautifully!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Love it!

By birdy from Connecticut on 4/26/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

This scoop is great! It easily cuts through weed roots, hard soils and allows removal of a significant amount of dirt per scoop! Not like a trowel where the dirt just falls off the sides. Liked it so much I started buying them as gifts for other gardeners I know.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Useful scooper

By Louisville slug slugger

from Louisville, KY on 4/22/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I seem to lose my share of hand spades and the like, but will definitely try to keep this one. It's new to me, but I think it seems built to last. I've had cheaper ones which break right away and others which blend in so well that they rust before I can find them. This one will last and I have pledged myself to take of it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Handy garden tool

By Suzy

from Nebraska on 3/18/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Gave this as a gift, now I want one for myself. It is a very handy tool and easy to use. Great design for filling pots with potting soil.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great planting tool

By Jen

from South Dakota on 1/13/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Versatile tool for planting & garden design. So good, we ordered a second.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good Tool!!

By Salika

from Maine on 1/6/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

This was a Christmas gift to my husband--the gardener. He was delighted with it. Obviously--living in Maine--it has not yet been tried out. But I know it will be well used.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Can't Garden Without It!

By The Garden Buzz

from Wayzata MN on 1/5/2010

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Container gardening, Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I can't plant pots without the Soil Scoop. Well, I could. But without it there's that pile of perlite and potting soil that slips off a trowel and falls on the patio, making a big mess.
The curved shape of the soil scoop is perfect for scooping up potting soil, potting up plants and topping off containers.
I like the Soil Scoop so much that I used it for the first product giveaway on my blog, The Garden Buzz. I feel that strongly about it.
Happy Gardening!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

All purpose digging tool

By Stew

from Roanoke, VA on 12/29/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Great for furrowing, Great for planting, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Much better than simple trowel

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful Tool

By Dodie from St George, UT on 11/21/2009

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

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I love this tool..my soil is like cement, and I had no problem using this to plant bulbs and flower plants.

best I ever had

By lorraine

from northwest CT on 11/17/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I have had a lot of shovels over the years and this is the best I ever owned. I got one for me and my sister

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Love it!

By LD

from Mountain Home, ID on 11/9/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Great to dig in the dirt!

Best scoop ever made, you cant find one

By Big T.

from Las Vegas on 9/4/2009

Pros:

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

Cons:

None perfect

Best Uses:

A great digger, Gardening, Land Development

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

digs holes easy cuts thoughanything holds lots of dirt, cant work without it, best scooper made

excellent product

By Maureen the gardner

from Fort Wayne, IN on 8/4/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

this was a birthday gift for my daughter (who is the master gardner) to replace the one she lost

handy little tool!

By Pet & Petal Lover

from Mounds, IL (the true S Illinois) on 6/26/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

the time has finally come that they are making practial tools for the garden...huurah!

Best hand trowel ever

By CW

from Watertown, MA on 6/12/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I had one of these and lost it somewhere - I was so thrilled to find it again at Gardeners Supply. It is the perfect hand gardening tool for everything!

Great innovative product

By Pete

from NH on 6/12/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Professional Landscaper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Its a little strange at first because you don't use it like a typical planting spade. However once you get the hang of it you'll wonder why no one thought of this before. Great for planting and transplanting of flowers or veggies.

Great Tool

By None

from Bradenton, FL on 6/11/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Cons:

no cons

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I can see why this item is available again. It certainly is a multi-purpose tool.

Sharp and strong

By Rainey

from Austin, TX on 6/10/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Finally a trowel I didn't bend like a piece of spaghetti in our heavy clay soil!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

great tool

By cowgirl

from browns valley, ca on 6/4/2009

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Multiple uses, Solid Construction

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

planting annuals

My Favorite

By Mary Mary

from Memphis, TN on 5/30/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I use this for planting and transplanting, digging out plants, scooping soil and compost, digging holes for planting.

Buying more as gifts!

By Mountain Mama

from Butler, TN on 5/28/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I love the serrated edges to break through my clay soil. And the scoop makes quick work of filling pots with potting soil. I plan on giving this for gifts to my gardening friends.

great tool

By gail

from Houston,Tx on 4/30/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

i have a small vegie garden and it is a great tool for weeding and planting

Not your mother's garden shovel

By sherrybknits

from Spirit Lake, ID on 4/21/2009

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Works better than a weeding tool! For potting small plants, this is excellent. Wonderful gift, want more!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Slightly Disappointed

By Walt

from Akron, OH on 11/11/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Lightweight, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I have found that for the claims of this product, the cobrahead weeder is a more effective tool. However, I plan to use my soil scoop in my seed starting room this winter.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Best Tool for Rocky Soil

By Christina B.

from Kyle, Texas on 11/3/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Gardening, Land Development, Lawn Maintenance

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I live in Central Texas with lots of limestone in our soil. After about an inch, you start hitting rock! This tool handles our soil with ease. It's the best hand tool I've found! Highly Recommeneded and Give as Gifts!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nifty Tool for digging in the dirt

By ChatN

from Richmond, VA on 11/3/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Solid Construction

Best Uses:

Gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

Excellent tool for digging in the South's hard clay soils.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

This is my favorite garden tool

By Jamie

from Irvine, CA on 7/21/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Garden, Patio

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I use the Soil Scoop every day. Sure it is great for scooping soil to fill pots, but it also has serated edges so it is excellent for digging in the ground and even cutting roots. Yesterday I was using it to help with weeding chores. I own two of these and I could not garden without them.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Versatile Soil Scoop is Super!

By Suzanne the Great Gift Giver

from Mendham, New Jersey on 7/12/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Garden

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I am always on the lookout for perfect gifts for my family. My Mom is a big gardener, and had just broken her third trowel! I wanted to get her something that was super strong and versatile. This did the trick! She has used it in rocky soil, sandy soil, and clay-like soil, and it comes through every time.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

So cool

By RN gardener

from Anderson, SC on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Garden, Lawn, Patio

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soil Scoop:

I've used this tool for everything from uprooting a stubborn weed to mixing dry rose food into the soil and more. How in the world did I ever get along without it? The handle is really neat, too. Good grip!

Customer Reviews about the Soil Scoop at Gardener's Supply Company