They mention that it does the job well, produces positive results, and is more effective in aerating the lawn. Either use the flat back of a landscapers rake to collect them or let them dry and go over them with a rotary mower to smash them. Studded with 30 spikes of 45 mm in length, the Greenkey Rolling Aerator is recommended for promoting deeper root growth and discouraging moss and fungi invasions. This is not a problem with this unit but is a problem with ALL hollow tines whether manual or powered.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The rest is easy to work out (don't forget to fit the spacer at the bottom of the pole where the pole mounts to the brackets - this spacer strengthens the mounting.

It’s also good if storage is an issue as it’s smaller than powered aerators, and if safety is a consideration, plastic caps are provided, which fit on the individual spikes when not in use. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. A one metre piece of 10mm doweling can be poked into the tine to clear any blockage without bending down.

it's not super heavy, and really relies on the spikes being sharp to dig into the ground (they do, i would have been skeptical if i hadn't just done it the other night). To use these effectively, tighten the nut until the thread of the spike protrudes through the nylon insert and then continue to tighten until fully secured. Regular mowing and other outdoor activities in the garden during the summer months lead to compaction in the surface layer of the lawn.We've also put together expert tips on lawn care and Alan Titchmarsh shows the best way to scarify a lawn. item is great when ground is soft, tried using it on hard ground and found the brackets could do with being stronger (they bent a little ) would recommend using it after heavy rain or a good watering. I ended up, after three months use and work, getting my lawn greener, more weed free and looking splendid.