Grass Aeration & Spiking Service
Soil – in particular heavy, clay-based soil – has a tendency to become compacted over time. The soil particles get pushed closer together by heavy rainfall and/or footfall on the surface making it difficult for moisture and essential gases to flow freely and reach the roots of your grass. This can lead to under-developed roots, weak grass, and poor disease / drought tolerance.
Our grass aeration services are available in the following locations throughout South Wales:
Our grass aeration services are available in the following locations throughout South Wales:
- Cardiff
- Newport
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Bridgend
- Swansea
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Caerphilly
If your lawn has become unsightly as a result of soil compaction, our expert lawn aeration and spiking service is bound to help. Call 0800 111 4958 today to arrange a FREE grass aeration survey.
Soil aeration services in Cardiff and nearby
Compacted ground can have serious consequences for your lawn, but this problem can be easily solved by aerating the soil. Our lawn aerator service is available in Cardiff, Swansea, and most other locations throughout South Wales.
Lawn & Weed Expert use professional grass aeration machines that move across the surface of the lawn and punch metal spikes (tines) 2-3 inches into the ground. This creates hundreds of tiny holes in the ground and loosens compacted soil. If necessary, hollow tines can be used to pull a soil core out of the ground – this helps to remove troublesome thatch as well as aerating the lawn.
Lawns should be regularly aerated so grass roots can develop healthily. The RHS recommend spiking your lawn every 2-3 years and carrying out hollow tine grass aeration every 3-4 years.
Lawn & Weed Expert use professional grass aeration machines that move across the surface of the lawn and punch metal spikes (tines) 2-3 inches into the ground. This creates hundreds of tiny holes in the ground and loosens compacted soil. If necessary, hollow tines can be used to pull a soil core out of the ground – this helps to remove troublesome thatch as well as aerating the lawn.
Lawns should be regularly aerated so grass roots can develop healthily. The RHS recommend spiking your lawn every 2-3 years and carrying out hollow tine grass aeration every 3-4 years.
Will lawn aeration help prevent waterlogging?
Compaction caused by heavy footfall and/or rainfall can create slow-draining areas that hold water and form muddy puddles. Look for a sticky covering of paste-like soil on the surface of your lawn – if you see this, you may have a waterlogging problem.
Waterlogging relief can be achieved by aerating the soil to a depth of 4 inches, then filling the holes with sandy top dressing to act as miniature ventilation shafts. This will improve the flow of air and water to the grass’s roots and prevent water damage. Learn more about preventing lawn waterlogging here.
Waterlogging relief can be achieved by aerating the soil to a depth of 4 inches, then filling the holes with sandy top dressing to act as miniature ventilation shafts. This will improve the flow of air and water to the grass’s roots and prevent water damage. Learn more about preventing lawn waterlogging here.
When should I have my lawn aerated?
Lawn aeration services should be carried out in the autumn with a potassium-rich feed used to assist root development.
After an autumn grass aeration service your lawn may look worse for a little while, but this won’t be the case forever. After a short period of recovery, your lawn should grow back looking stronger, healthier and more vibrant than ever! Sounds good, right?
After an autumn grass aeration service your lawn may look worse for a little while, but this won’t be the case forever. After a short period of recovery, your lawn should grow back looking stronger, healthier and more vibrant than ever! Sounds good, right?
Aeration FAQs
What should I do after I aerate my lawn?
After you’ve aerated your lawn, there are a few things that you need to do. First, leave the soil plugs on the lawn to decompose and filter back into the holes left by the aeration machine. Second, apply fertiliser immediately after aerating your lawn to put nutrients into the grass roots. Finally, reseed your law – especially in areas where the grass is thin.Can I mow my lawn after aerating it?
You should always mow your lawn BEFORE aerating it, then avoid mowing it for at least a week afterwards. It is also best practice to water your lawn before aerating it as aeration is more effective when the soil is slightly moist.How often should I aerate my lawn?
The common advice for lawn aeration is to do it once every 1 to 3 years. This, however, depends on what type of soil you have in your lawn. Loose soil doesn’t need to be aerated very often, whereas heavy clay soil that easily traps water needs to be aerated more often. If you’re not sure what type of soil you have, see Types of Soil: What’s in Your Garden?
