Aerators work by using hollow tines to extract small cores or 'plugs' from the grass as the machine rolls across the lawn. The holes in the grass help to aerate the soil allowing more air, ...

Improved infiltration will be immediately apparent. If hard soils are breaking tines or shaking operators too hard, consider using new deep-tine aeration machines that utilize large blades that create ...

When renting an aerator, be sure it’s a model that has hollow tines that pull up soil cores. DeBoer advises against using a machine with solid tines or trying to aerate a yard with a pitchfork ...

However, you may find that aeration holes can be efficiently filled with less brushing if sand is applied before solid-tine aeration. Less brushing equates to less turf stress. Ideally, putting ...

Maintaining a lawn isn't just about watering and mowing. Green grass starts with healthy soil and that means aeration. Over time, especially with heavy foot traffic, your beautiful lawn gets ...

(1) tines Tines act like teeth, grinding through the ground to create holes in the turf. Those pesky holes are critical to the overall aeration process because they help with soil compaction.

Aerators with hollow tines remove cores of soil, helping alleviate compaction issues. LSU AgCENTER PHOTO BY OLIVIA McCLURE. Compaction makes for a tough environment for plant roots to grow.