Outsunny Garden Rolling Lawn Aerator Heavy Duty Steel Grass Roller w/Adjustable Handle

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If you have hard, clay soil or water puddles in the grass after rain, then you should choose a plug aerator like our best overall, the Brinly-Hardy 40-inch Tow Behind Plug Aerator. By removing larger pieces or plugs of dirt, plug aerators can help nutrients penetrate more easily into the roots of the grass. If the soil is sandy or loamy, then the more narrow puncture of a spike aerator will give you the aeration needed. For example, the Agri-Fab Spike Aerator is a great tow-behind spike option. These are designed for large lawns and fields and are cost effective if you already have a lawn tractor with the ability to hook up a tailor.

Ready for the big guns? If you have a large lawn or your soil is particularly compacted, an aerator machine is your best bet. These strap on to your own foot wear and spike the lawn as you walk, though I wouldn’t recommend them on slopes. They take a little getting used to but after a few minutes you get into the rhythm. They are not hard work and offer a very dense spike pattern for thorough aeration and if safe, can be combined with other lawn care jobs. If you’re struggling to establish a lawn in a shaded garden, my in-depth guide to growing grass in shade is an excellent read where I reveal practical solutions that actually work, such as moss control, advice on iron sulphate and other products such as bacteria that eats lawn moss, etc.Before you consider what type of Lawn Aerator is best suited for you, you should take into consideration that there are two main methods – Spike Aerators Manual aerators - although these are useful tools, which can do specific jobs (see above), using them requires a lot of effort as it gets tiring, even on a small lawn. But they’re cheap, and a great idea if you’re after a workout.

The Vonhaus 2-in-1 aerator and scarifier is similar in many ways to the Einhell model and therefore has a lot of the same pros and cons. The thing about these electric aerators and scarifiers is that they are usually more powerful than people expect and are not refined tools designed for poking small, unnoticeable holes in the grass. Plug aerators have hollow tines and are usually pushed into the ground using your feet. The hollow tines remove plugs of earth as opposed to just penetrating the soil. These are more effort to use, although they have the benefit of actively removing the soil as opposed to just pushing it to the side. A small amount of thatch can be beneficial, it breaks down into a fine matter rich in nutrients that feeds the grass. It’s also an easy machine to assemble. It takes around 15 minutes to put together and all you need is a Phillips screwdriver. When it comes to the frequency with which you should be aerating your lawn, that all depends on the grass itself. Newer lawns need more aeration because their root systems are less than mature, a process which is boosted by regular aeration. If you have a new non-established lawn, it’s prudent to aerate twice a year.In terms of storage, the design is very practical. The handles are foldable, as well as height adjustable, and the grass bag can be removed. At 11.5 kg, it’s reasonably lightweight and easy to move around. Heavily compacted earth stunts the growth of your lawn because it prevents water from reaching the roots. Aside from the plug (core) handheld aerator, Yard Butler offers a spike handheld aerator which is better for sandy or loamy soil. The plug type has two tines that will penetrate up to 3.5 inches. The spike aerator has four 3-inch spikes. Both aerators are made of rust-resistant powder-coated steel, measuring 37 inches high and weighing around 4 pounds. Each has rubber padded handles and a footrest for ease in pushing the aerator into the soil. Loosening the soil, improving the supply of oxygen, and creating good drainage creates a good environment for new grass seed, whilst benefitting any existing lawn. All other kinds of soil need aeration only once every three years, though be sure to keep an eye on your lawn, as unhealthy, growth-stunted grass is usually a sign that it needs aeration.

Assembly isn’t overly complicated, but takes slightly longer than you might expect. This is because the collection bag needs assembling and its frame can be difficult to insert. Therefore, putting this aerator together takes around 30 minutes.

This lawn aerator won’t do much in terms of removing thatch, but it’s a cheap, easy way to improve aeration on a small lawn. Lawn aeration improves the overall health of your grass by giving the root zone better access to essentials such as air, water, and fertiliser. This increased health helps the grass grow a more robust and more extensive network of roots.

This product was easy to assemble and the instructions weren’t totally horrendous, which is usually the case these days, and the adjustable handles and collection bag all fitted on without any bother. You could, of course, hire someone to aerate your lawn for you. But where’s the fun in that? Are you ready to get aerating? Or do you have more questions? The lawn aerator shoes might not be as effective as hollow tines but they are very easy to use. Just remember you need to use a gentle stomping motion instead of your normal walk to get the spikes to properly penetrate the ground. Tow-behind aerators are rather large pieces of garden equipment and won’t perform well on small lots or narrow spaces. Tow-behind aerators are best for lawns larger than one-half acre and regular in shape. Consider the width of the aerator and your turn radius as you shop.Basically you just push this up and down the lawn. Hard soil or boggy surfaces should be avoided but otherwise this will cope, and is safe to use on slopes as well. It’s also quite a fast operation so ideal for the larger lawn and even though the spikes are not as dense as for the sandals, you can repeat the operation as often as you like. Sarel Rolling If your grass has turned brown, there’s a chance that the oxygen/carbon dioxide levels within your soil have lost their natural balance. Compacted soil holds onto its carbon dioxide, produced as a natural result of photosynthesis – so aerating helps restore that balance. Aeration for sunlight Compacted soil occurs naturally through regular, everyday use of your lawn. The biggest culprits can be: Mow your grass as short as possible. However, never cut more than a ⅓ of the grass blade’s length to avoid stressing the plants. Sarel rollers areseveral hundreds of pounds but are easy to use and highly beneficial. However, as they only open up the surface of the lawn, it is lawn aeration in the loosest sense, and does not replace spiking or coring. Powered Machinery