Hand Lawn Aerators

Hand lawn aerators are an efficient and vital part of the maintenance of a healthy lawn.  Aerating is the process of allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass. The roots are able to breathe better with the direct access of oxygen. Nutrients from rain...

Hand lawn aerators are an efficient and vital part of the maintenance of a healthy lawn.  Aerating is the process of allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass. The roots are able to breathe better with the direct access of oxygen. Nutrients from rain water and fertilisers can be accessed more easily by the roots. This is the best place for the nutrients to enter the plants rather than through the leaves. Healthy roots are vital to the lawn as these obtain the water and nutrients which join with the sunlight from the blades of grass to enable growth.  Aerating your lawn is a simple process, it is just a matter of creating small holes. There are two types of aerators; core aerators which produce a hole by removing a small area of soil like taking a core from an apple, and spiked aerators which push the soil down to create the hole. The best time of year to aerate your lawn is just before the main growing season, preferably when the soil is a little moist, but not after heavy rainfall as the soil will stick to the prongs on the aerator. A hand lawn aerator usually has an small plate with two or four prongs to create the hole and a long handle so that you can use it whilst standing. You can plunge it into the ground with your foot. A hand lawn aerator is suitable for most small gardens.  The advantages of a manual aerator are control and convenience. Using a manual lawn aerator is a simple way to ensure that your grass can keep growing.