Tow Aerators
How does aerating with one benefit my lawn?
Aerating with a tow behind aerator keeps your lawn greener and reduces the cost of watering by:
1) Improving drainage and reducing run off.
2) Reducing soil compacting and increasing root development
3) Reducing the chances of damage due to a drought.
4) Helping to reduce harmful thatch build up.
5) Allowing air, water, and nutrients direct access to the root system.
6) Helps with fertilizing and overseeding.
Why buy a tow behind aerator rather than rent?
In the long run, buying a tow behind aerator is a lot less expensive than buying mechanical aerator. Tow behind range in price from $100 to $700 versus $2000 to $6000 for the other. Even if you choose to rent, aerators cost $80 to $110 dollars to rent for a single day. When buying a tow aerator, it doesn’t take long for your savings to really add up. If you already have a tractor or riding lawn mower, they can be a great way to upgrade the capabilities of you ring.
When should I aerate using it?
For Spring Aeration the optimal window is March to the end of June. The very best time to areate your lawn is usually in April or in late September. In the Fall it is September to October.The 'perfect time' to aerate a lawn may change according to location. If the ground is to soft, it may not be a good time. If the ground is too hard it may need to be watered for about an hour before hand to obtain the best results. Lawn that are aerated on a regular basis may produced better plugs. Most importantly, aerating with a tow behind aerator on a regular basis can act as a turfbuilder. Using tow aerators softens the soil, which helps roots grow larger, which in turn softens the soil. (allowing the roots to grow even more.)
How do I use a Tow aerator?
Steps to use a it are as follows:
1) Attach tow aerator to tractor or riding lawnmower.
2) Fill aerator with weight. Tow Aerators can be made heavier either by adding a lead weight, water or sand.
3) Test Tow aerator to make sure it is going to desired depth.
4) Aerate lawn
5) Clean out tines using water, (make sure to dislodge dirt and small rocks)
Advantages/disadvantages of using a tow behind lawn aerator?
The major advantage of a tow aerator is that they are typically wider than most other kinds of aerators and can get the job done fast. Because they are wider they are a little harder to maneuver. Another advantage is they are cheaper to buy than most other rolling aerators. Lastly they are very versatile. You can often aerate and overseed or fertilize at the same time.
Looking for a towable Aerator to buy?
We have 19 of the most competitively priced tow aerators you will find online. Start at only $108. Make sure to take a look at them all and compare shipping costs as well as the sales price to determine which overall is the best deal when you buy. Product recommendations are available on most of the tow aerators. We have worked hard to bring you the largest selection of tow aerators under one "roof". Our reputable amazon partner will ship you the product and payment/product delivery is gauranteed when you use paypal. (up to $2000). Product ships within 3-5 day if not sooner!
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What’s the difference between a tow behind core aerator and a tow behind plug aerator?
There is not a whole lot of difference between these tow aerators. Cores and plugs are basically the same thing. A core can refer the hole and the plug where a plug only refers to itself.