In message , Chris J Dixon
writes
At a recent garden centre talk, it was suggested that most lawns
would benefit from hollow tine aeration. My small domestic lawn
has never had such treatment in the 25 years I have lived here,
and I am wondering if it is worth doing.

Has anybody successfully used a hollow tine aerator without it
continually clogging? If so, what was it?

I have a little moss, no waterlogging, and soil which tends to
clay.

Chris
They do tend to clog especially on clay soil - which is where they are
most beneficial. The mechanised ones tend to be too large for domestic
lawns. Aeration in itself isn't of great benefit. What you must then do
is spread sand on the surface and brush it in.
I would have thought that in your case a good top dressing of
horticultural sand might help improve the tilth and keep moss away. If
you are feeling energetic you can always spike your lawn first with a
fork.

--
hugh
It may be more complicated but is it better?