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

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Changing from one roller to another is fairly straightforward and can be done by using the supplied Allen key which can be attached to the handle for safe keeping and to keep it handy. When it comes to choosing whether you go for an electric, cordless or petrol aerator, consider the pros and cons that are associated with each type: When attached right to your normal shoes, this straightforward and simple device will let you aerate your lawn by simply stomping over it. No strain to push or drag the rolling aerator around or digging the fork in, just walk across your lawn. As you go, its sharp spikes will get 50 mm deep into the ground to make fine holes and puff the soil up, which, in fact, is deeper than most manual and electric aerator rollers. So the aeration efficiency provided by the WIPHANY shoes is easily comparable to that of more expensive counterparts. Weighing just 8.5 kg, this lawn aerator is one of the lightest on the market. It also runs slightly more quietly than other electric machines on this list (though only just), producing 98 dB.

Sandy soil closes up more slowly, so biannually is usually sufficient. However, you might only need to aerate sections of sandy soil – mainly the areas of most heavy use. If you have nice, soft soil that is easily manageable you could easily get away with using a hand powered aerator like a roller type as long as it has some weight behind it. I’d consider the BMC or perhaps the shoes – ABREOME Lawn Aerator Shoes. There are 3 main types of lawn aerator on the market – roller spike aerators, tine aerators and spiked shoe aerators. By appearance, the Kingfisher RC401 resembles a pitchfork. However, there are certain features that make it different. First things first, unlike regular pitchforks, the tines on this tool are hollow inside and have pointed tips, which allows you to push them deeper into the ground for better aeration. And secondly, it has a sturdy horizontal crossbar above the spikes where you can rest your foot to push the fork, making the whole process much more convenient. Wait until your grass plants have established a deep root system – so wait until year two before you aerate a new lawn for the first time. Is aerating the same as scarifying?If you’ve got a large area of grass, consider an electric aerator with a working width over 36 cm. Electric aerators require less manual labour, and often have a scarifying function, providing two services in one. For medium lawns, look for an electric aerator with a working width over 30 cm. You could also use a manual rolling aerator if you don’t want the hassle of cables. Although this Swardman Professional Stainless Steel Hollow Tine Lawn Aerator is more expensive than the other hollow tine aerators featured here, it’s been designed to last a lifetime. It’s made from pure stainless steel and has three hollow tines that are easy to empty. Assembly aside, this rolling lawn aerator has the potential to be effective and improve the appearance of the lawn. It’s the best aerator if you want a rolling, manual model for small gardens. 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. If you grow your own lawn, you know first hand how challenging this task may be. Even if you water and mow it regularly, creating and maintaining favourable conditions for it to grow isn't always easy. Therefore, if you've noticed that some areas of your lawn look too dry or too damp, buying an aerator can be the answer. These tools typically differ in types, designs, and sizes, but they all work based on the same operating principle, that is, they create holes in the soil to provide the root system of your lawn with more air and water necessary for healthy growth. Generally, it is recommended to aerate the lawn once a year, in spring or in autumn, and do it only when it's clean of dry leaves, moss and other debris. Now, all you're left to do is get a lawn aerator that will best suit your needs. Hopefully, in our selection, you'll find what you need.

Roots (usually) naturally grow AWAY from the sunlight. So, if you aerate your soil, sunlight reaches the roots through the natural pores in the soil. This encourages the roots to burrow down into the ground, making the root system deeper. Aeration for irrigation It’s worth noting that this aerator isn’t ‘hollow-tined’. The 8 cm spikes don’t remove any earth, so the ground isn’t any less compact. However, it’s still very effective. The spikes are 6 mm wide and create holes that allow air, water and nutrients to get deeper into the soil. This type of aerator has an additional benefit over hollow tine models – there’s no need to remove plugs of soil from the tines after use. Instead, simply insert the spikes into the soil and remove. Compacted soil cause shallow roots in grass plants. When you make holes in the soil’s surface, air, water, and light reach the roots, encouraging deeper penetration into the earth. Aeration leaves little holes in the soil. Add some well-rotted compost or organic fertiliser, which drops down into the holes. It’s an excellent opportunity to refresh the earth.Dethatching, also known as scarifying, is a process where the excess thatch is raked out and removed from the lawn. This is something I have done many times, and I suggest gardeners do this once a year as it can really help to let the lawn breathe. 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? Because the spikes on the soles of these seemingly ingenious shoes are solid instead of hollow, they more often push the soil sideways or downwards when they’re in the ground, which compacts the ground even more. 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. There are many lawn aerators to choose from and all are built with a particular type of garden in mind. To help you decide I have outlined the different types of lawn aerators below, and explained who they are best suited to. For more tips on Lawn Aeration see my article Lawn Aeration Tips. Benefits of Lawn Aeration