If you have a lot of soil or compost to sift, then a smaller tray like one of those mentioned above may not be the easiest way to proceed. You could consider getting more serious with a 560 x 400 rotary soil sieve with a crank handle to turn to get the material through. The depth of the drum is 150mm.

When considering whether to use a finer or coarser mesh, consider the composition of your soil. If your soil is light and friable with little stone or root particles that you want to remove, a fine mesh should work well. If, however, you have loamy or clay-type soil that typically forms clumps with few stones or roots poking out, a coarse mesh will be able to manage the material better. Following the British Growing Award in 2018, this item was a winner for its 330mm diameter with square holes across the base that are each adjacent to one square centimetre. Unlike most plastic products, this should be durable enough to compensate for its environmental impact. If you are looking to compost more effectively and reduce food waste, as well as aim to reduce the number of products imported from overseas by growing your own produce, this product may be one worth considering. Apollo Gardening 1/4-inch 6mm Metal Garden Riddle/Sieve When shopping for a garden sieve, there are many things to consider. Perhaps the most important thing is whether you're considering specific tasks more than others: if so, consider investing in an old wooden frame and discarded fencing mesh or other material for making your own. So we know that it is important to get rid of foreign objects on our soil, but how can you achieve this? One way would be by using a garden sieve, also known as a soil sieve, soil sifter or garden sift. Simpaoutdoor Steel Garden Riddle Sieve Because the drum is positioned at an angle, the unwanted coarse material falls into a container placed behind the rotating drum. In this manner, both sieving and separating are performed at the same time.One hole in this mesh type of soil sieve is a one-quarter inch wide. Not too big, not too small. This means that it will be able to catch any debris and remove them from the dirt without sacrificing some of your smaller stones or other materials you might want for a garden bed as well! When you're sifting wet soil or compost, be sure to let it dry first. The ground will become more efficient when the process is made easier as a result of drying instead of being damp and hard to work with.

Garden soil typically contains various types of debris. Old coins, screws, nails and glass are just a few examples of the items that can end up in garden soil. Newly planted flowers, plants, and crops need to have a clear path for them to get through. Debris on the surface will create an impediment and prevent them from getting out of the ground. The rotating drum is positioned perfectly so that the sieved material can fall into a wheelbarrow conveniently placed underneath the drum. Because the drum is positioned at an angle, the unwanted coarse material falls into a container placed behind the rotating drum. In this manner, both sieving and separating are performed at the same time. The decision between these two items can depend largely on what task you plan on using them for whether through compaction or just filtering material such as moss from water tanks. This steel sieve is powder-coated, meaning it will last a long time. The mesh size is also larger at 6mm so it can screen out smaller stones and debris better than the option above. The polypropylene material used for the sieve is a little on the thin side and when trying to shake or squeeze it, there's often too much strain placed onto its mesh screens. This can cause them to warp during use which only leads to more frustration and annoyance in dealing with these pieces of equipment that are so prone to falling out regularly while also being difficult enough as they are just by themselves if not made from this poor quality fabric.Overall I love this product. Unlike many other plastic sieves, UPP’s product feels very sturdy and like it will not break after only a few uses. It is made of polypropylene which makes it more durable than metal ones (and means no rust issues). The UPP garden sieve includes two interchangeable types of mesh - a 4mm mesh and a 10mm one. These meshes can be used together or independently, depending on your needs at the time (clearing pond water vs removing weeds from the soil). The mixing process – and the mixing of different soil types – can also be done with the rotary sieve. Also if you are unfortunate enough to have stony ground, you can sieve the stones and return the stone free soil to your garden. The children’s sandpit can also be regularly cleaned and sieved. The rotating drum is positioned perfectly so that the sieved material can fall into a wheelbarrow conveniently placed underneath the drum. The mixing process – and the mixing of different soil types – can also be done with the rotating sieve. Moreover, if you are unfortunate enough to have stony ground, you can sieve the stones from the soil and return the stone free soil to your garden. Even the children’s sandpit can be regularly cleaned and sieved. Greater capacity relative to the size of the screen, providing more output using a smaller footprint than competitors

This product is suitable for anything you might need it to do- from creating smooth soil and compost to performing heavy duty gardening projects. Although the price point is low, this option exceeds expectations. UPP Garden Sieve 2-in-1 Adjustable Mesh With the Scheppach rotating sieve you can refine large quantities of compost and separate it from the bulk. The ripe compost can be sieved out to produce potting compost or fine material to be mixed with garden soil. The rotating sieve has been designed so that the feed entrance is totally free of any obstruction. Thus making the filling of the drum as comfortable as possible.The Tierra garden sieve is made of recycled materials and polypropylene, so you don’t have to feel too bad about using it. The frame on this model looks like the UPP garden sieve, which means that it will be equally as robust for any task at hand! With a mix of UPP and Tiera Garden products, this product is more winning than them in every way. However, there are a few little things that let it down: the frame made from recycled polypropylene with practical dimensions (35 cm long x 35 cm wide x 12.5cm deep), two mesh screens made out of woven galvanized wire to make sure you never have rusty ponds again! The only main downside seems to be the size of this rotary soil and compost sieve because you will need more space to store it in when not in use. However, if you have a massive garden, or are looking to start composting on a larger scale, then this may be the best option for you. Our rota-sieves are also ideal for the sifting, scalping and classifying of a wide variety of particles and products, including: Be sure to shake and dump out the sieve of debris regularly so that it doesn't have a chance to clog up!

A garden sieve can be useful for a variety of tasks around your garden, including washing gravel or a hydroponic/aquaponic medium and washing homegrown produce to take off the dirt before taking it indoors. Smaller mesh sieves are also helpful for separating seeds from the chaff when you want to use them in cooking next year or sow them.Our units are easy to maintain and designed for many years of maintenance-free life. Self-cleaning screen fabrics ensure that the Rota-Sieve® can separate to 200-mesh size without the need for anti-blinding mechanisms.