Cotswolds Garden - FAQs
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Several tools are suitable for aeration, each offering different benefits depending on lawn size and soil type.
Garden forks are affordable and ideal for small lawns, but only poke holes and don't remove soil. Manual hollow-tine aerators remove plugs of soil, relieving compaction more effectively - perfect for medium lawns.
Aerator shoes (spike sandals) are low-cost and convenient, but can actually worsen compaction in heavy soils. Powered aerators, either electric or petrol, are best for large or very compacted lawns. These machines remove cores efficiently and offer adjustable depth and spacing.
For the most effective results on compacted UK clay soils, hollow-tine aerators (manual or powered) are generally best.
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