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#1
10-21-2012, 08:45 PM
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How to Aerate? tips/ techniques
Hey guys
I am looking to begin aearting lawns. i am wondering if there is anything you would reccomend someone whos never done it before know? if there is anything to watch out for, or anything that will help me do it the best possible way? I am wondering what to do about tree roots? it seems like it might damage the plugs and finally- ryan or bluebird 18"? THANKS so much! 
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#2
10-21-2012, 08:49 PM
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I have a Bluebird 530a, I think its 26", its a real tank and will make even the young fellers tired.
Avoid tree roots if you can. Be sure the homewoner or you mark all the sprinkler heads so you dont hit them, the machione will break them and you wont know it, that will result in a extremely pixxed customer.
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10-21-2012, 10:20 PM
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I wouldn't jump the gun and buy new. Just rent until you get enough that want the service each season. Then buy one. Even then you could go used and find a deal on one somewhere.
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#4
10-21-2012, 10:31 PM
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Theres good deals all over the place on good used aerators, good advice.
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10-21-2012, 11:33 PM
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Remember, to stop, LET GO!! I had a new guy destroy 2 hawthorns, one knockout, and kill a 6yo Japanese maple last year BC he panicked and didn't let go
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10-22-2012, 12:07 AM
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Agree, any irrigated lawn needs sprink heads marked.
Also, DO NOT pull plugs when it is dry, hot, and the soil hard as a rock. Does way more harm than good. I saw TG out pulling plugs around here in July, amidst our severe drought. Not good.
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10-22-2012, 03:13 AM
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Hell i just sit in my compact tractor and drive and with the rain we had over the past two weeks we are pulling 5-6 inch plugs
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#8
10-22-2012, 05:13 AM
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Buy a used aerator, keep it in top running condition. Ryan is a reliable brand IMO.
Like previously stated, tell the homeowners to mark the sprinkler heads and avoid yard with leaf coverage. There can be "leafy surprises" waiting for you. 
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#9
10-22-2012, 05:40 AM
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ok thanks guys. i saw some used ones, but i really dont know what to look for. i dont want to buy something that will stop working after a few uses.. yea saw the bluebird 530a for $1500 on CL
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#10
10-22-2012, 06:48 AM
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Looks fir a solo drive so you dont kill your back...
Where are you in the country? I cant see on my phone, I know by me its way to late to aerate, I did mine3rd week in september. But I am in ny I dont know where you are Posted via Mobile Device
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