Using a variety of aeration techniques and machines pitches are playable all year round
structure, which may lead to expensive reconstruction costs.
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How do we aerate? To alleviate these
compacted layers we need to consider a range of techniques and equipment that can encompass the different types of playing surfaces (fine turf and field turf facilities). The main aim of aeration is to penetrate the soil profile to create new macro pore space. This is achieved by several methods:
• Using solid tines (Hand forks, Pedestrian and tractor mounted)
• Using hollow / coring tines (that remove soil cores from the soil)
• Using flat / star tines
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• Disc / blade implements (linear aerators)
• Compressed Air • Water systems • Deep drill • Drill and fill
It is essential to include a variety of aeration techniques to prevent pan layers being created. This usually happens if you continue to use the same aeration tine / corer set at the same depth, and will result in a compacted layer forming at the base of tine / core depth. Most turfgrass managers try and vary methods of aeration, changing the depths, size and diameter of tines.
The variety and choice of implements and devices now available is excellent, providing different tine sizes, operating widths and shattering features that can meet the requirements
of any facility and, more importantly, do not disturb the playing surface and allow play to continue after use. With the
demand for higher quality, all year round playing surfaces turfgrass managers are always interested in trying out new techniques to keep playing surfaces aerated. In recent years we have seen the development of compressed air and water aerators that offer deeper aeration than conventional aerators.
When do we aerate?
Aeration should be carried out on regular basis when weather and soil conditions allow. You may contribute to surface deterioration if you aerate during bad weather when the surface is saturated
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