Vacuum Digging

Lazy digging in the garden

Supplies

Shop vac with separator

Step 1: Making Holes

I had some plants to get into the earth, and as the soil was very dry, the dirt kept falling back, and the hole was widening all the time.

So I decided to limit the width by inserting an old mason bucket with the bottom removed and excavate from inside with my shop vac.

Step 2: Obstacles

The first holes was made fast and easy, but of course you will find roots and stones somewhere.

Step 3: Support the Vac

Some old bricks had to be removed here, and ordinary garden tools made quick work as the vac removed all free dirt.

Step 4: Empty the Separator

My homemade separator has limited capacity, so I had to empty it after each hole.

Digging is hard work, but this way it is much easier.