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Old 18-06-2009, 03:47 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default How to aerate a small lawn without damaging grass?

Shows how much attention I pay to golf, doesn't it? I remember seeing
these as a kid - they belonged to a friends dad, and obviously made an
impression

On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:54:10 GMT, "brooklyn1"
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"Fran" wrote in message
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On Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:13:18 -0500, AKT wrote:

What's the best way to aerate a small 30'x40' lawn without damaging
grass?


Seriously - if you have a friend who has golfing shoes, have that
firend walk around on the grass when the soil is softened by a steady
rain.


You're showing your age... it's been nearly 30 years since golf shoes had
spikes... today golf shoes use screw-in plastic cleats that are designed
specifically not to penetrate sod. Today golf courses will not permit
anyone on the course with the old fashioned spikes. The correct method for
aerating a lawn is with a plugging tool.