"Jeßus" wrote in message
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On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:34:35 +1100, David Hare-Scott wrote:

"Jeßus" wrote in message
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Just a quick one:

I have about 1.5 acres of 'lawn', the soil appears to be fairly
compacted and so I'd really like to aerate it as it clearly needs doing
so.

I also want to introduce clover seed and other varieties as well, so
yet another reason it needs doing.

Anyway, I'd be interested to hear of any ideas of how to do this
without spending hundreds (or more) on equipment.

Any good ideas on building something to do the job perhaps? I have a
ride- on and ATV to tow any such gadget around if need be.

TIA.

You could pay a contractor to plough, harrow and seed it.

I could - or might be able to - but thats not a good long term solution.


Why not? What has the long/short term got to do with it?

Unless you know a local with the right gear and skills,

I don't know where you are. People who do this are fairly common where I am
(country NSW north of Newcastle)

the only other
option is DIY. Try getting an electrician or plumber out here, for
example - forget it!


I have exactly the same problem with tradesmen but I would not have such a
problem with ploughing and seeding, different issue altogether. If a
neighbour couldn't do it they would know somebody who could. This is only a
small job for a tractor and spreader they would normally be doing 20 or 50
acres around here, 200 or 500 out west (but they have bigger tractors!).

The trouble with DIY is doing it with human-powered gear is out of the
question unless you have much time and are very fit, cheaper than going to
the gym I suppose.

David

David


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