With a garden sieve, you can sift out various garden materials such as compost, soil or sand, so that in the end you have exactly what you need for your project. There are many variants to choose from in stationary and online retail. Our informative guide will help you find the best garden screen for your needs!
A garden sieve separates the fine from the coarse in no time at all
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gardiso 522458 soil sieve 38 cm, green
9.98 EUR To the product| kind | garden sieve |
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| drive | manually |
| material | Plastic (CO-PP) |
| mesh size | 4 and 6mm |
| Dimensions | 38x38x8.5cm |
| Sieve insert changeable | no |
| shovel incl. | no |
The gardiso garden sieve advertises itself as a 2-in-1 utensil, since the gardener can vary the mesh size: for coarse sieving, he uses the 6 mm setting - and for fine sieving, he sets the sieve to 4 mm using the sliding function -Mesh count around. In a way, the sieve insert can be changed. At first glance, one would think that this device would have to be unstable due to the adjustment mechanism. However, almost all Amazon reviewers refute this - they describe the design as robust and absolutely functional. Unanimous opinion: The sieve is of far higher quality than the extremely low price suggests. Thus, a clear purchase recommendation from most Amazon customers and therefore also from us!
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Siebmeister 5000, 5in1 garden sieve, 5 interchangeable sieve inserts Ø 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 mm fine, for soil, stones, compost, weeds, sand, gravel and seeds, 30 cm round, metal, rust-proof
32.95 EUR To the product| kind | garden sieve |
|---|---|
| drive | manually |
| material | Powder-coated steel |
| mesh size | 7mm |
| Dimensions | 37x37x7.2cm |
| Sieve insert changeable | Yes |
| shovel incl. | no |
The green garden sieve from Apollo Gardening is made of powder-coated steel. Due to the robust, almost "indestructible" material, it is particularly durable. Reviewers on Amazon are completely satisfied with the screen. It should be extremely hard-wearing and hardly susceptible to rust. Even those buyers who permanently stored the useful utensil outside could not discover any traces of rust. Most screen owners use it to remove rocks and debris from the soil, to screen small compost heaps, and sometimes even to sow seeds. An additional advantage: The insert can be changed, which increases flexibility in use.
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Garland gal22sv 2-in-1 Garden Strainer - Green
16.45 EUR To the product| kind | garden sieve |
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| drive | manually |
| material | plastic |
| mesh size | 6 and 12mm |
| Dimensions | 35x35x12.5cm |
| Sieve insert changeable | no |
| shovel incl. | no |
The Garland garden sieve is very similar in principle to the gardiso model. You also have the option of switching between six and twelve millimeters of mesh size - but here using a click system. Otherwise it also has more or less the same properties. It is practical that a shovel, again made of high-quality plastic, is included in the scope of delivery. A comment that precisely defines the sieve: "Inexpensive, but not cheap."
Basically, all three garden sieves that we recommend are equal comparison winners. This is clear from the customer reviews on Amazon.
Purchase Criteria
kind
garden sieve: The actual garden sieve, often also called soil sieve or sand sieve, is handy, small and mostly round, sometimes square in shape. It is used for manual sieving of soil, sand or small amounts of compost.
drum screen: Drum screens are usually significantly larger than garden screens. They usually consist of a round, long drum, a stabilizing frame and a hand crank or a motor drive. These variants are generally used (only) in the professional field.
pass-through sieve: Hobby gardeners who want to screen larger amounts of compost should consider purchasing a throw-through screen. This appears as a kind of "display" with a coarse to close-meshed grid that is held by a frame made of metal, steel or wood.
drive
Manually: Most garden sieves are operated manually - this means that the gardener has to lend a hand. What sounds tedious is actually not a big task, especially when it comes to screening small amounts of gut.
Mechanically: Some garden sieves (mainly drum sieves) are equipped with a hand crank. With such a design, the material to be screened must be placed on the screen and the crank then turned. This movement makes the material fine.
electric: There are also electric screens, such as the electric roller screen from Westfalia, in specialist shops or from certain companies. These versions are recommended if you want or need to screen larger amounts of material (a lot of compost).
The following video briefly introduces the Westfalia roller screen:
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Garden sieves are mostly made of solid plastic. The material has a number of advantages - it is largely unbreakable and generally stable and resilient as well as very easy to care for and inexpensive.
In addition, you will also come across models with details made of metal, steel (stainless steel) or wood in your garden sieve comparison. These are even more robust and stylish than plastic versions, but logically also more expensive due to the advantages mentioned.
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Sand sieve with wooden edge 42cm MW 3x3mm
22.45 EUR To the productmesh size
The mesh size is one of the most important criteria when buying a garden sieve. The following applies: The finer the material should look after sieving, the finer the mesh of the garden sieve must be.
Dimensions
Also pay attention to the dimensions. How much material would you like to edit at once? It depends on whether you should buy a larger or smaller garden sieve.
Replaceable sieve insert
It is particularly practical if the sieve insert of the garden sieve can be exchanged. Then you can always use exactly the mesh that will do you the best service in each case (flexibility with regard to mesh size).
frequently asked Questions
What is a garden sieve?
A garden sieve is a compact garden utensil that is primarily used to provide the plants in the green oasis with optimal living conditions throughout the year. For example, a garden sieve will help you prepare potting soil and improve compost. Essentially, sieving with the device is always about
- to filter out unwanted components from the respective material (e.g. soil or compost) and
- literally refining the material to increase its effectiveness.
Example: Fine compost that has been cleaned of coarse particles provides plants with the nutrients they need more quickly.
There are different types of garden sieves - in addition to the small, handy models dealt with here, the pass-through sieve, with which you can quickly sieve larger amounts of compost, should be mentioned.
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pass-through sieve
EUR 30.95 To the productHow does a garden sieve work?
The way a classic garden sieve works is very simple: Place the goods to be sieved on the garden sieve. Then use both hands to gently move the material back and forth. It is best to do this over a bucket, a bowl or the vessel in which you want to collect the sieved end material. Finally, throw the coarse pieces that remain on top of the garden sieve into the organic waste bin, unless you can or do not want to do anything else with them.
Which brands offer good garden sieves?
Solid garden sieves are available from numerous manufacturers. The best known and most popular include Gardena, Scheppach, Apollo Gardening and Greenkey.
Where is the best place to buy a garden sieve?
Garden sieves can be found in any well-stocked hardware store or garden center. Examples include OBI, Bauhaus, Hornbach, toom, Globus and Dehner. There are also many different models to choose from on Amazon. And sometimes you even discover usable garden sieves in discounters like Norma or Lidl.
How much does a garden sieve cost?
Simple garden sieves made of plastic are available from around nine to ten euros. Usually you pay no more than about 20 to 30 euros, even for particularly high-quality models with wood or stainless steel elements.
Can I build a garden sieve myself?
That's fine. What you need is a little manual skill and good instructions. The following video shows you the latter very clearly:
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collection container
In order to collect the sieved material in a meaningful way and not lose any of it through unnecessary decanting, it is best to sieve directly over a suitable collecting container.
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KitchenCraft Living Nostalgia Metal Kitchen Organic Waste Bin, Worktop/Base Cabinet Mini Compost Storage and Recycling Food Waste Bin, with Charcoal Filter, 16.5 x 12 x 24 cm - Antique Cream
17.38 EUR To the productshovel
As an addition to the garden sieve, we recommend a handy shovel with which you can simply pick up the material and place it on the sieve. In some cases, such a shovel is already included in the scope of delivery of the sieve. If not, buy it separately - it doesn't cost much.
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