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Hollow tines are machined metal prongs which are used to drive holes in a lawn to relieve compaction and aerate soil.

In a lawn care scenario tines can be either solid, slit or hollow.

Hollow tines in lawn care

A hollow tine is a metal tube which pulls a core of soil out of the lawn. This is used to open up soil and keep the grass fresh. Hollow tines are most often used on compacted lawns to refresh and revive them. They are great at relieving compaction and getting a struggling lawn back to its best.

A hollow tine can come in a variety of sizes for different lawns. Your lawn care expert will be able to advise which is best for your lawn.

When should I aerate my lawn?

Aeration is one of the most beneficial treatments you can do to a lawn. Over time, all lawns will gradually become compacted through foot traffic, mowing and naturally through gravity and rainfall. Aeration is the mechanical treatment to help alleviate this compaction by punching holes all over the lawn. A basic lawn aeration can be carried out by… Read More »

How can I tell if my lawn needs aerating?

All lawns will benefit from aerating, and from the point of view of a domestic lawn, it is not possible to aerate it too much! Lawns love to have an aeration treatment applied, and always react really well by greening up and thickening. The very best premiership football pitches will be spiked after every match, to open up… Read More »