Honda Garden Tillers

Fertilizing, weeding, mowing and trimming are only part of the chores involved. Certain types of grass have a tendency to mat together.

This causes problems for the lawn – water isn't absorbed, fertilizer can't get into the roots, sunlight can't reach the soil.

In addition, soil types themselves may cause problems for the grass. A heavy clay soil packs tight and provides poor drainage.

Aeration may be needed to resolve some of these issues. Depending on the severity of the problem, various methods are available.

Determine what your lawn needs and the work you're willing to do to improve the situation, and then select the appropriate lawn aeration tools for your needs.

Tilling the entire lawn and starting new seed or sod is a major investment of time and money, but it prepares the ground by breaking up heavy soil and destroying weeds.

In the process, it aerates, adding oxygen to the soil, helping to create a lush, healthy lawn.

If this is an option, Honda garden tillers are the way to go. They are easy to handle and reliable. They have convenient access to controls and are a great addition to the garden shed.

This multi-purpose tool does more than till the soil. With a simple attachment, it can be one of the best lawn aeration tools.

Lawn Aeration Tools

For minor problems, strapping on a pair of aeration shoes may be all you need.

These sandals have spike on the soles and go on over your shoes. All you need to do is walk across your lawn and aerate while you exercise.

They are reasonably inexpensive, lightweight and easy to control – just strap them on and walk across your lawn.

Manual core aerators work well on smaller lawns. They are inexpensive and easy to operate. They are simply a post with a handle that has spikes on the bottom.

You simply walk around the lawn and poke holes into the soil. This method of aeration is time-consuming, but effective.

If you have a large plot of troubled lawn to aerate, like public park or playground areas, but don't want to tackle this chore more than once or twice during the season, a coring aerator, or plug aerator may be the best choice.

This is a large piece of lawn maintenance equipment that digs holes in the lawn. This is unattractive but effective in aerating large expanses of lawn. It is an expensive option, but the machines are available for rent.

For most home lawns, a lawn aerator that attaches to a tiller is the best option. The core aerator tines penetrate the soil, breaking up matted grass and loosening heavy soil.

The attachment pulls small plugs from the soil, which deteriorate within a few days. This process allows water, fertilizer, and sun to reach the surface and soak in.

Among lawn aeration tools, this option is cost-effective and requires less physical labor. Honda garden tillers with a lawn aerator attachment will help keep your lawn lush and healthy.

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