Greenkey Rolling Lawn Aerator & Grass Spiker, Manual Rotary Garden Tool, Handheld Push Pull device for garden

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It also comes with a two-year warranty, so we felt as an entry-level aerator, this was a perfectly good option. If you are looking for more information about this product, please visit our garden centre in Thirsk where our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you. The large 300mm (12") width enables you to cover your lawn quickly and easily, and the thirty 45mm (2") spikes provide deep and even aeration. Lightweight with sturdy spikes, it’s just the tool if your small lawn needs aerating and you don’t mind a bit of hard work.

Either use the flat back of a landscapers rake to collect them or let them dry and go over them with a rotary mower to smash them. To use these effectively, tighten the nut until the thread of the spike protrudes through the nylon insert and then continue to tighten until fully secured.I needed a 14mm spanner and an 8mm spanner in addition to the 10mm spanner that is included in the box. The aerator is very easy to use and easy to follow assembly instructions are included with the product. At the end of the run, pull it up and DROP it into position for the next run (watch your toes though); this sticks it well into the lawn ready to aerate.

We've also put together expert tips on lawn care and Alan Titchmarsh shows the best way to scarify a lawn.This seems to be enough weight to sink the spikes fully into the lawn after rain without any extra downward pressure, which would be necessary without any weights. This is not a problem with this unit but is a problem with ALL hollow tines whether manual or powered. Made from aluminium and plastic, it’s lightweight but sturdy, the drum is 30cm wide, which covers a lawn quickly and easily, and there are 30 x 4. It is best to use this after rain, or if no rain, at the very least, a good wetting with a sprinkler or hosepipe. Some mention that it's of a sturdy build, while others say that the spanner provided is rubbish and completely inadequate.

It is very difficult to get it into the ground and then the tines become clogged with earth/clay that is hard to remove, this is still the case after extensive watering. The Greenkey Rolling Lawn Aerator is now supplied with nylon locking nuts to ensure the spikes do not work loose in operation. Wine corks made of cork skewered with small philips screwdriver and then large philips screwdriver are perfect for covering each spike. happy with what it's done anyway, wouldn't want to spend the money and don't have the space for a proper tiller, let alone the need (we have a small garden).

So, I assume, the manufacturers have either recently improved the design, or maybe I was lucky to have an easy to assemble unit? item is great when ground is soft, tried using it on hard ground and found the brackets could do with being stronger (they bent a little ) would recommend using it after heavy rain or a good watering. pounds, it's easy to use and its generous width of 30 cm lets you make short work of aerating your entire lawn. I ended up, after three months use and work, getting my lawn greener, more weed free and looking splendid.

Some mention it's a great garden tool and very easy to use, while others say that it'd be hard to use if the lawn was too wet. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. On uneven ground, the spikes don’t penetrate evenly – however, if you run it over your lawn several times in different directions it should address the issue. Our aim is to create newsletters that will inspire and delight you, however you are able to unsubscribe at any time. It needs assembling, which is simple to do, and everything fits together well - although you’ll need a wrench or something similar, to attach the nylon-thread bolts.

The large 30cm width covers your lawn quickly and easily whilst the spikes provide deep and even aeration. Wonderfully situated in Wychbold near Droitwich, West Hagley near Stourbridge, Cheltenham and also Millets Farm in Oxfordshire, Webbs is a family business committed to providing the very best for your garden and home. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.