To make the lawn look aesthetically pleasing, it is necessary to look after it . The grass cover needs oxygen, moisture and fertilizers. It is for this purpose, and was created aerator for the lawn - a device that provides and saturation of the soil with moisture, and its fertilizer, and moisturizing. In addition, the aeration of the lawn with this modern device allows you to clean the site of moss, old grass and weeds . The aerator is an analog of conventional rakes, but the result is many times better. Fan and steel hard rakes can cause the appearance of "bald spots" on the lawn, as the grass is torn from the roots.
Mechanical aerators
Today in specialized stores you can see two main types of aerators - mechanical and devices with a motor. The first type includes sandals for aeration of the lawn, roller aerators and aerators-rakes.
- Roller aerator - these are the same traditional rake, but with rollers. The principle of action is not different, but less effort is expended.
- Rake aerators are thin plates on the handle. These plates gently prun the top layer of the soil and allow combing the lawn. With the help of such a hand aerator for the lawn, small areas can be treated.
- A mechanical aerator for lawn in the form of sandals is a flat sole with spikes, which is attached to the shoes by straps. Attaching them to the shoes, it remains to walk carefully around the site. It is worth noting that this lawn aerator is suitable for processing small areas, because the legs get tired very quickly.
Aerators with motor
If the lawn is large, and there is little time to process it, then the most effective way of caring for it is aeration using devices with a motor, which are of two types: petrol and electric.
- The electric aerator for a lawn (verticutter) differs by silent work, simplicity of use, absence of harmful exhausts. In addition, they do not need regular maintenance and fuel. A significant disadvantage of the electric foot aerator for the lawn in limiting the range of the cable length. Do not pass without a trace for these devices and voltage drops.
- These disadvantages are deprived of a gasoline aerator . For a large lawn, it is indispensable. Due to high maneuverability and lack of cable, it is able to perform the amount of work with which electrical analogs can not cope. However, in service, gasoline aerators are more demanding, since they need to be cleaned from time to time, lubricate the parts, and before aeration, prepare a fuel mixture consisting of gasoline and oil.
Parameters of aerators
When choosing a lawn aerator, the following technical parameters of the device must be taken into account:
- the power of its engine;
- housing material (durable and lightweight plastic or wear-resistant but heavy metal);
- availability and volume of a container for collecting grass and debris;
- type of knives (steel or shaft with knitting needles).
When buying an aerator, be sure to pay attention to the manufacturer. Devices made by handicraft can lead to the fact that your lawn will be spoiled. In addition, if you need to repair or replace the failed parts, you have nowhere to go, because only well-known brands in the market give a guarantee for the aerator and offer service in the service centers.
Using a properly selected aerator on the lawn, you can easily, quickly and effectively give him a well-groomed appearance. Another advantage is that your site will please the eye without the use of any chemicals.