Plant Trees Quick as 1-2-3 Push the blade into the ground, pull back and drop seedling in the hole. That's all there is to it. Blade is drop-forged carbon steel with tubular steel handle. Choose large (4 1/4"W, 10 lb) or small (2 7/8"W, 8 lb) depending on size of seedlings. 37"L, handle 9"W.