If you are collecting this machine, it will need transporting in a van or trailer. The ground you are aerating must be soft and well watered, this machine will not aerate dry, compacted lawns.

A powered lawn aerator is best used when the grass is actively growing so it can recover quickly afterward.

The ideal times are:

Best conditions for aerating:
Aerate when:

Avoid:

The classic renovation order is:

That combination can dramatically improve a tired lawn within one growing season