"tina" wrote in message
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Hi, My gardening book says its lawn month. We have raked it & the book
says it should be spiked & the holes filled with sand.
Our lawn is 17m x 15m and I think it will take ages to do with a hand
fork as it suggests.

Can such a thing be hired?
Does anyone know what the name of the machine is called?

Am I being too lazy, should I do it with my garden fork?

Thanks

worms are bad if they are the casting type as this will damage the level of
your lawn.
Also putting down organic matter is bad advice as this will just build up a
thatch layer and cause problems.
If your lawn is small you can buy(argos)spiked shoes that fit over your
normal shoes they are relativly cheap .
Wouldnt worry too much with the sand idea unless you have severe drainage
problems.
Failing that ask your local groundsman if he will spike it for you.
Good luck