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How do Spike Aerators Work?Spike aerators work by punching holes or spikes into the lawn. This allows air and water to have direct access to the root system. Overtime, this kind of aerating for your lawn can help a great deal. Advantages of Spike Aerators vs other type of Aerators is that they are affordable, convenient to store, and simple to use. Because spike hole are smaller than coring wholes, it may be necessary to aerate the lawn more often when using aerator Spikes.
Six different kinds of Spike Aerators
The kinds of spike aerators are as unique as they are diverse. Spike aerators range in price from $10 to over $500. Hopefully as we explain each type of spike aerator, you will find one that will suite your needs the best. The 6 different types include, spike aerator shoes, hand push spike aerators, tow spike aerators, Spike hand aerators, mowing wheel with spikes, and Drum rolling spiked aerators.
1. Spike Aerator Shoes. These cost between $10 and $50. They are on the cheaper end of the scale. They usually have smaller spikes and customer satisfaction with this product is all over the map. If you mow your own lawn, you can slip them on when you mow. They could also be useful if you spend a lot of time gardening. If you don’t more you own lawn or you want quick instant result, we would recommend you use something else.
2. Spike Hand aerators. These units have long spikes on the end and you push then into the ground using your hand and your foot. The best advantage to these aerators is that they deep penetration. The disadvantage is it may take a while to aerate a large lawn. They sell for $25 to $40 with free shipping on this site!
3. Push Spike Aerator. These aerators have rotating star-shaped tines that run along the surface of the ground. These units are inexpensive and quick to use, but if the soil in compacted, they really don’t sink in well. The best push aerators can be made heavier with the addition of water or sand. They typically range in price from $50 to $150.
4. Spiked towing Aerator. These range in price between $120 and $500. They can cover large areas and when pulled behind a tractor or riding lawn mower, they can be one of the fastest ways to aerate your lawn. If you are interested in an upper end unit, I would urge you to use a tow behind coring aerator rather than a spiked one. These tow behinds can be a great investment and dramatically cut you water bill.
5. Mowing Wheel with Spikes. This can be a very convenient way to aerate your lawn and from the outset it appears to be a good idea. We would only recommend these if you frequently loose control of your mower on wet slippery slopes. These sell for $150 to $200. My biggest problem with these is the limited area they cover while mowing and the tiny spikes on the tires. For the cost, these don’t deliver!
6. Drum Rolling Spike Aerator – These range fro $20 to $400. You need to make sure it is heavy enough to get the job done. We suggest you use one with a solid metal drum or a drum that can be filled with water or sand.
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