Transform your compost into a fine, seed-friendly medium that will help your young plants thrive. Separate stones, sticks and clumps of organic matter with the help of one of a garden sieve <\/p>
A garden sieve can be a very helpful tool when sifting through leaf mould, compost<\/a>, or general soil to make it as fine as you can and to remove all the lumps and bumps. There are lots of different types of garden sieve, and below we look over current options out there to buy and how to weigh up which sieve might be best for you.<\/p>\n What is a garden sieve?<\/strong><\/p>\n Plants, especially seeds<\/a> and seedlings, aren\u2019t that keen on big clumps of soil and large stones and rocks. A garden sieve can sift through your soil, leaf mould or compost so that the mix you never have too many bumps for your potting needs. A sieve can help break down clumps to leave a very fine soil<\/a> that your new plants will thank you for.<\/p>\n How to make a garden sieve<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to be super resourceful, you could make a sieve yourself, out of an old plastic plant crate (recycle! reuse!), or using wire mesh. You\u2019ll need to make sure the holes are not too big and won\u2019t allow large chunks to slip through, and you\u2019ll need a wide a base as possible to allow lots of shake. If you\u2019re not that hands on, read on for a selection of sieves for the garden you can buy.<\/p>\n Is there a difference between a garden sieve and riddle?<\/strong><\/p>\n The answer to that is no \u2013 a riddle is basically a large sieve used to separate garden soil chunks and organic matter.<\/p>\nWhere to buy the best garden sieve for your soil<\/h2>\n
Simpaoutdoor Steel Garden Riddle Sieve<\/h3>\n