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Soil, Drainage & Aeration Mid Spring

Hollow or solid tines: timing spring aeration around soil moisture

After a wet winter, spring aeration can harm rather than help if soil moisture is wrong. Soil moisture decides whether hollow or solid tining is the right call.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 5 min read

Soil, Drainage & Aeration Early Autumn

Tackle summer compaction in September before autumn rain turns your lawn waterlogged

Summer footfall leaves soil compacted and slow to drain. Aerate in September so autumn rain soaks into the ground rather than pooling on a capped surface.

Home gardeners 5 min read

Soil, Drainage & Aeration Late Winter

How to spot soil compaction in late winter so spring aeration hits the right spots

Use the knife test and winter wear patterns to find compacted areas now, so spring aeration targets the right spots when growth starts.

Grounds professionals · Home gardeners 5 min read

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Soil, Drainage & Aeration

Hollow or solid tines: timing spring aeration around soil moisture

Tackle summer compaction in September before autumn rain turns your lawn waterlogged

How to spot soil compaction in late winter so spring aeration hits the right spots

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