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About This Product
The Spike Aerator is your secret weapon against an unhealthy lawn. With its multi-spike design, this tool allows water, air and fertilizer to access grass roots easier and more quickly. The Spike Aerator works great with hard soils.
Highlights
- Unique stirrup handle is easy on your back
- Multi-spike aeration easily penetrates hard soils
- Sturdy 1-piece design
- Affordable, convenient to store and simple to use to give you a lush, beautiful garden
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Specifications
Dimensions
Handle Length (in.) | 32.5 |
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Head Width (in.) | 7.76 |
Product Height (in.) | 36.02 in |
Product Width (in.) | 1.25 in |
Tine length (in.) | 3 |
Details
Garden Tool Handle Style | Ergonomic |
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Handle Material | Steel |
Number of Tines | 4 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Tine Material | Steel |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited 15 Year |
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Questions & Answers
Where is it made?
Made in China
China
Are these fancy enough for a night out?
Too heavy hard to handle
It depends... only if your dancing on the grass.
They are great for any fancy dress occasion, but I personally prefer a nice plug aerator for black tie affairs
Yes
No
Yes, but not if the dance floor only allows non-marking soles.
No
If it is Purge night, I would say so.
I have a irrigation system for my lawn and just want to make sure that the spikes will not damage the pipes that are below the ground surface.
The spikes are approximately 3 inches long
About 4 inches
The spikes are 3 inches long.
About 4 inches
It is about 4 inches.
the pikes are three inches long.
The dimensions are Handle Length (in.) 32.5, Product Height (in.) 36.02, Head width (in.) 7.76, Product Width (in.) 1.25, Product Depth (in.) 7.76.
3"
Approximately 3 inches
The spikes are about 3" long. I was careful and aware of how the pipes were laid by seeing where the sprinkler heads came up.
Will this product help aerate a clay soil lawn?
It should, it would require more elbow grease but it should work
It certainly helps--my lawn is mostly clay.
I don't know since we don't have clay. But if it is not soft, then it should be okay.
Yes, this will work in clay.
This will work with any hard soil.
Is this aerator a plug aerator
No, it isn't big enough for plugs
This is not a plug / core aerator, nor does it have an electrical plug. This is a spike aerator.
Yes, the aerator does have an electrical plug.
Nope
no
No hole only spikes about 1/2 inch.... I push the unit back and forth to enlarge the hole...
No - doesn't pull plugs. I have a hand held plug tool too, but it couldn't even pierce the hard packed soil I have, even when I applied water - however these spikes enter with little issue and I just move it back and forth to increase the holes. This will work great for my need.
Yes, it creates pores in the lawn to allow air, water, and nutrients to the grass roots.
aerator
No. The spike aerator does not pull plugs from the soil. It leaves holes in the soil so that oxygen, fertilizer, etc. can reach the roots of the grass
Can you send me more information on the spike aerator.Do the spike aerator core removes plugs
If the plug isn't already rooted, it will pull it up
The spikes only makes holes, but provides air to grass roots.
NO holes only,,,, I push the unit back and forth a little to enlarge the hole.
Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We reached out to MFG for more information and below is their response. “ This is a new item for this season. Home Depot’s website has all the information available. The spikes on this aerator are solid. This aerator pokes holes in the ground but does not remove a plug of earth. "
Hi Arthur. Thank you for your question. The Steel Spike Aerator by Ames only pokes holes into the ground but it does not remove any cores. There is a model by Hound Dog called the “Hound Dog Coring Aerator” that will pull plugs out of your lawn. The Hound Dog Coring Aerator is only available online at Homedepot.com http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hound-Dog-Coring-Aerator-HDP35/202605482 Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Rick_HD_OC
Can you send me more information on the spike aerator
Use it on small lawns. Step and drive the spikes; pull them out. Repeat as needed (needed a lot but it gets the job done and you don't have to rent and return equipment).
It is a good workout. But if you have kids, or grand-kids, it is a good way for them to earn money.
Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We reached out to MFG for more information and below is their response. “ This is a new item for this season. Home Depot’s website has all the information available. "
I think it’s easy to use but switch feet to apply pressure to the spikes my leg started to cramp up
no
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Ideal for homeowners seeking easy soil penetration, ensuring a lush, healthy lawn. | Ideal for small yards, ensuring deep soil aeration and root oxygen boost. | Ideal for customers who want efficient spike aeration, ensuring a lush, healthy lawn. | Ideal for homeowners wanting easy aeration, ensuring a greener, healthier lawn. |
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