Lawn Aeration - Yes or No

[JohnAtk]

Lawn aerations really sounds like a chore which should be done according to the conditions. From what I read here and from what I read in other forums, articles and guides, it all depends on how much traffic goes through your lawn, and how compacted the soil gets. I believe that the type of grass also matters, as some types probably get worn off faster.

[Small pumpkin]

I've been doing some research about lawn aeration lately and wondered what you guys think about it. Is it worth the effort? And when should it be done? I read different opinions on the topic, but I intend to research a little further, as this is quite a disputed topic. So, tell me what you think about it, please.

NO life is to short.

[Snadger]

NO life is to short.

But its my specialist field(sic)!

[bearded bloke]

But its my specialist field(sic)!

For a field I would recommend a mahoosive tractor & a 5/7 gang zigzag harrow

[Snadger]

For a field I would recommend a mahoosive tractor & a 5/7 gang zigzag harrow

This is what I use at work! A Weidenmann Terra Spike, cracking bit of kit if you have 36K to spare!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rz2TnfGbb8

[bearded bloke]

Can't afford one of them Snadge

I use ..

AFTER a good going over with ..

[Snadger]

Can't afford one of them Snadge

I use ..

AFTER a good going over with ..

Dinky toy!

[veggiechicken]

I use these:-

[bearded bloke]

I use these:-

You owe me some monitor wipes VC

[bearded bloke]

Dinky toy!

Yes it is bud but waaaaaaayyyyyyy cheaper than paying a "professional lawn care service"

[veggiechicken]

I knocked these up too but they don't look very smart with a frock

[Kristen]

For a field I would recommend a mahoosive tractor & a 5/7 gang zigzag harrow

I have a fairly large area of grass and I used to hire some equipment once a year (and a hefty rotavator back in the days before No Dig), but inevitably it rained and made the job miserable, so I bought some Agri-Fab gear which is cost effective enough not to be too painful, and means I can do the job when the mood/weather takes me

Agri-Fab have a frame onto which can be mounted hollow-tine or shark curved aerators, or a dethatch rake (or a roller), and weights can be placed on top to provide more penetration, then just tow it around the lawn






They were about £100 each, from memory.

http://www.agri-fab.com/Products/Gro...-platform.aspx

[Nicos]

Cor!...I'd love to play with one of those!

[Bren In Pots]

I knocked these up too but they don't look very smart with a frock

I'd stick with the pink strips/red heels when you're dressed up

[Kristen]

strips

That will be Freudian Strips presumably?