Dibber

A dibber is a pointed hand operated wooden tool for making holes in the ground so that seeds or bulbs can be planted.

The dibber, or dibble, is the simplest garden tool. Its only job is to poke holes in the dirt. A dibber is good for planting little bulbs, small seedlings or seeds. Dibbers come in a variety of designs including: Straight dibber, T-Handled dibber, Trowel Dibber, and L-Shaped dibber.

Straight Dibber
This is the classic dibber. It is anything from a sharpened stick to a more complicated model incorporating a curved handle and pointed steel end.

T-Handled Dibber
This dibber is much like the classic dibber, but with a T-grip that fits in the palm with minimum torque. This allows the user to exert even pressure creating consistent hole depth.

The ideal T-handled dibber is fashioned from the remains of an old fork or spade handle, retaining the D, and with the handle wittled to a point.

Trowel Dibber
This is a unique dibber with the features of a dibber and a trowel. It is usually forged from aluminum or other lightweight material. One end is for dibbing, and the other end is shaped like a trowel.