All About Sieves

Removing debris like twigs, big lumps, rocks and other unwanted things from good soil can be done by a special tool called a garden sieve. A tool that is used to filter or separate the unwanted particles is the definition of a sieve. A net or mesh screen is used to sift or sort through the dirt.

The word ‘sieve’ derives from the word ‘filter’. Another type of sieve is the common flour sifter. This tool is used to separate clumps and aerate flour as well as mixing dry ingredients together. Cocktail strainers, tea strainers and colanders are other types of sieves commonly found in kitchens. Sieve is also a kind of mail sorting language used for internet mail at final point of delivery.

Garden sieves are created from various kinds of materials, have a wide range of price points and can be used for a variety of home gardening activities. Many garden sieves are made with stainless or powder coated steel, and feature a wire mesh screen. Generally sieves are round and come in different sizes depending on what you will use it for, the mesh screen also comes in varying thicknesses.

Garden Sieves are a great tool for sorting finished compost from larger, matter that is unfinished. It can help you ‘clean’ good soil from coarse materials, clumps, weeds, stones, and leaves. When it comes to spreading items on the garden or lawn like fertilizer, top soil, compost, or basic soil amendments a sieve is a wonderful tool.

Sieves can be free standing or hand held depending upon the size of the job. A free standing sieve has a fixed base with a curved surface to make a chute for the material to go through to reach the interchangeable screens.