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Dibble (Verb)

Make a hole with a wooden hand tool; "dibble the ground".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

To dibble the ground properly, press the sharp end of the dibble tool into the soil about 3-4 inches deep.
Use the dibble to create evenly spaced holes for the seeds, making sure not to compact the surrounding soil.
Dibble the ground in a gentle, twisting motion to help loosen the soil around the new hole.
She used a dibble to make holes for her seedlings in the garden, carefully placing each one at the correct depth.
Dibble the holes deep enough to accommodate the roots of the small plants and then fill the holes with a mix of soil and fertilizer.

Plant with a wooden hand tool; "dibble Spring bulbs".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Carefully dibble the tiny seeds into the soil to ensure they are not damaged.
To plant the flower bulbs, start by dibbling a small hole about 2-3 inches deep in the earth.
Using a dibble will help you create uniform holes for the Spring onions.
Dibble a 6-inch hole for each lily bulb and gently place the bulb in the hole.
When planting large roses, dibble a hole that's twice the size of the root ball to give the roots plenty of space.