It is an essential piece of any high-end lawncare. This helps break up compacted dirt and allows water and nutrients to penetrate to grass roots.
#PULL BEHIND SPIKE AERATOR SERIES#
What is Lawn Aeration?Īerating is rolling a series of spikes across the ground to create holes in the dirt. As the critters crawl through your soil, they further aerated it. Well-aerated soil allows for worms and centipedes to thrive. Of course, the main piece of aeration is to allow more air into the soil. The new core pathways also help with water absorption, allowing the water to settle deeply by the roots instead of instantly evaporating in the sunshine. If you have closely compacted soil, that lets your grass grow deep roots, you will enjoy a lawn that is lush and more resistant to short-rooted weeds.įurthermore, your grass will be more resistant to both disease and drought.Īeration removes cores from your soil, providing that necessary room for more root depth. The quality of the soil dictates the quality of your lawn. Some folks also aerate and seed in the early spring. If you have a lawn aerator, it is good to aerate once every fall. Improved air movement and growth of beneficial microorganisms.However, as the years go by, the thatch builds up, and repeated mowing, high traffic, heavy rains and dry summer spells cause the ground to become compacted. A well-aerated lawn allow air, moisture, and nutrients to penetrate into the soil and helps microorganisms to thrive. Puddles, worn areas and thinning grass are all symptoms of a yard that needs aeration. A 40-inch tow behind aerator will not turn as sharply and may mean that you cannot get as close to some objects. Keep in mind that it should be wider than your lawn tractor to provide more coverage and faster aeration with fewer passes. If the ground is wet, you can get away with as little as 120 pounds which will still give you good depth without leaving wheel marks on the lawn. In dry conditions, you will need to put 300 pounds of weight on your lawn aerator to get a deep coring action. Most of the time, you will only want 2-3 inches of soil penetration. The key thing that determines the effectiveness of a pull behind aerator is how much weight is on it. Walk-behind lawn aerators are a bit more aggressive, which causes folks to question whether a pull behind aerator can get the job done. They make it easy to quickly aerate a large space and break up the soil. Works well with a variety of soils, including clay.Zachary Drumm How Well Do Pull Behind Aerators Work?įor folks who already have a lawnmower, a tow behind aerator is the best choice for large lawns, golf courses and athletic fields. As you add water to the drum, the spike aerator works more efficiently since it can penetrate the ground more easily. For optimal use, you can fill the drum with water (up to 24 gallons) to increase its weight. This drum style spike aerator is 36 inches wide to make your work more efficient. Using the Drum Style Spike Aerator will also deter insects and grubs, which feed on damaged lawns and cause more problems. Aerators help your lawn become more healthy because it can receive more oxygen, as well as absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. Once your soil is properly aerated, the compacted soil will be less dense. When the spikes penetrate the ground, they break up interlocked grass roots and thatch, loosening the thick barrier that your lawn has created.
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