Perform Core Aeration

That's it. Once you understand which tool to use, it's no different than using a pair of scissors to cut a piece of paper or any other tool that you use for any other reason. It's just wash, rinse, and repeating. activating that tool and then implementing that with the knowledge you've gained through this video. So, let's go out and show you the next tool that you need and that's core aation. All right. So, now this machine is called a core air raator and it looks identical to a lawnmower which that is and in fact it operates almost identical. It requires almost no knowledge whatsoever but it fundamentally does something different. It actually pulls plugs out of the ground and it loosens up the ground. Now, here's what you do need to know about core arration. Typically, for a heavy claybased soil where it's compact and dense, you want to go about 3 to 4 in to get that soil loosened up. If it's a sandy based soil, you can go 2 to 3 in. But on extremely compacted, dry ground, it may be difficult for that machine to penetrate three to four inches. So, you need to water the lawn. You need to moisten it up a little bit. That's why I am standing out here in Mother Nature's moistness. Going to show you guys exactly how we uh fix a a situation like that. So, let's fire up the machine. Let's show you what it does and then let's show you the results that it leaves behind and why that's important. Now, another thing before we fire everything up. It's a great time to overseed. So, some of them have uh a seed hopper right along with it. It's not necessary. You don't have to. You can use that or if you're I mean, if you're doing a big area, use that. But if if it's a small area, you can just hand seed it as well. But that loose ground, it's premium time to reed. So, if you're thinking about core air raating because you've got compacted, dense, dry ground and you're going through all that work, might be a good time to take it to the next level and throw a little bit of seed down at the same time. Now, this one is made by Toro. There's tons of these things and there's no mystery to them. Start it up and then you can actually choose your depth right here. I've got it at 3 and 1/2. So that's at 3 and 1/2 in. And once I step on this pedal, those times will come down, penetrate into the ground, and do the work for me. Bring it all the way up. [Music] Heat. [Applause] [Music] Now, depending on which model you use, you don't want a core air rate while you're turning the corner.…