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Solid tines are 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.

Solid tines in lawn care

A solid tine is a metal spikes which simply drives a hole into soil. This is used to open up soil and keep the grass fresh. Solid tines are most often used on well maintained lawns to keep compaction at bay before it becomes a problem. They are generally not great and addressing compaction as they move stresses around the soil profile.

Solid or spike tines come in a variety of sizes for different lawns. Your lawn care expert will be able to advise which is best for your lawn.

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 »