aeration

[GroundUp]

Ok... this is gonna sound stupid. But what is aeration? what does it do? is it worth doing? what kind of equipment do i need? and how can i practice before i actually offer it as a service?

[yrdandgardenhandyman]

Ok... this is gonna sound stupid. But what is aeration? what does it do? is it worth doing? what kind of equipment do i need? and how can i practice before i actually offer it as a service?


Use the search feature with "aeration" as the key word. Lots of discussion.

[GroundUp]

I have used the search feature... actually it has been my bible for the past couple weeks. but im not sure "exactly" what aeration is. I got an idea. but i want to know "exactly" thanks alot :)

[PMLAWN]

A plug is pushed into the ground about 2-3" The plug is about an inch round with the core of it open , about 3/4 inch. When the plug is pulled back out of the ground it will pull the soil that is inside the plug with it and remove it from the ground leaving a little hole which will allow air and water down to the roots as well as loosen up the remaining soil.

[GroundUp]

hey thanks alot. What is the kind of equipment ill need to do this? That sounds entirely too simple. So i still must not be getting something here....

[instyle]

You need an aerator. There are many types, just do a search on one of our sponsors sites. They are fairy expencive.

[Willofalltrades]

Go Look here: http://lawncare.scotts.com/index.cfm/event/Article.detail/documentType/basic/category/%2FCategories%2FLawn+Care+Activities%2FAeration+and+Dethatching/documentId/d3755642e5e48c06c8b3bb65375d194a

[Willofalltrades]

also, you could rent an aertor from a place like Home Depot.