Lawn Aerators

Benefits of Lawn Aerators

Helps your lawn absorb nutrients

A lawn aerator can give your lawn a new lease of life, helping to improve soil structure and drainage. The simple act of poking some holes in your lawn with an aerator has a bunch of benefits for your grass. Using a lawn aerator allows the nutrients from lawn feed to get deep into the roots of the grass where it matters most. With heavily compacted soil, the feed can sometimes sit on top without doing much to feed the grass!

Reduces thatch build-up

You may hear grass gurus refer to something called ‘thatch’. This is a build-up of dead grass and foliage which can build up on the surface of your soil and suffocate your lawn. Using a garden aerator can help this naturally break down into organic matter and feed your lawn further – happy days!

Increased resistance to drying out

By letting water sink into your lawn with your lawn aerator, your lawn will find it easier to hold onto moisture which is especially important in those dry months where rainfall is at a minimum. Of course, you could always grab a garden sprinkler to help you keep your lawn lean, mean and green!

Types of Grass Aerators

You could use a garden fork to aerate your lawn, but a lawn aerator will do a better job in half the time – and half the effort! There are hand aerators with multiple tines as well as rolling aerators: they don’t need power and are perfect for smaller spaces. For large lawns, an electric lawn aerator is the easy way to aerate the whole garden with ease.

FAQs

How often should I aerate my lawn?

You can get away with aerating your lawn just once a year. Going over your lawn with an aerator in early spring before the growing season is a great time to do it, as the grass comes out of dormancy and needs the energy to start putting out new growth.

What should I do after I aerate my lawn?

After using your lawn aerator, water your grass thoroughly. This is also a great time to add some lawn feed and grass seed to kickstart new growth.

What’s the best time of day to aerate the lawn?

Avoid the middle of the day to avoid further stress on your lawn. Early morning or early evening are both good times to aerate your lawn.

Will aeration get rid of weeds?

Aerating your lawn can help your grass to grow stronger and out-compete some weeds, but a lot of weeds are a bit more stubborn. Though many weeds like dandelions are good for pollinators, you can look at weed killer for any intrusive weeds.