Lawn owners are well aware of how difficult it is to take care of the turf. In addition to regular watering, feeding and mowing, it is necessary to periodically remove accumulated debris: twigs, leaves, dry grass and small dirt, and also loosen the soil so that oxygen and nutrients can get to the plant roots. For this purpose, modern gardening equipment manufacturers have created vericutters. A vericutter, or lawn scarifier, is a special equipment that is used to loosen the soil and remove dry leaves, moss and other contaminants from the soil. The convenient device allows you to quickly treat various areas, saving time and human effort.

Appointment of a verticutter for lawn care

Verticutter - what is it

The device is designed to clear the lawn of moss, leaves and other debris that somehow accumulates on the grass cover. Over time, a large amount of pollution prevents the penetration of air and nutrients into the soil, which leads to diseases and wilting of the ornamental grass. Sometimes this leads to an excessive amount of chemical fertilizers and dressings, when too much grass grows and it needs to be thinned out.

Verticutters

What is a lawn cutter

As a result of these processes, the lawn loses its attractive appearance: the grass becomes sloppy, turns yellow, littered places are visible. To avoid this, a verticutter (aerator) is needed, which will regularly loosen the soil, providing oxygen. Below are the functions that it performs:

  • Accelerates grass growth without additional intervention.
  • Helps to thin out the grass by getting rid of excess vegetation on the lawn.
  • Loosens the soil, so the grass grows better and faster.
  • Removes excess moisture from the soil.

The lawn cutter is an indispensable assistant in the household when it is necessary to thin out the lawn or remove excess debris.

Lawn cutter

Differences between the scarifier and the aerator and scarifier

It should be noted right away that the scarifier and the verticutter are two devices that are aerators. However, they have different functions and differ in capabilities. The scarifier is a rake aerator that removes moss, weeds and yellowed leaves, improving the appearance of the lawn and allowing moisture and light to enter the soil. Scarifiers are indispensable to keep the grass tidy and tidy.

Lawn Scarifier

A verticutter is also an aerator that makes cuts in the soil surface and small cuts in the roots of plants, which accelerates their growth and allows moisture, light and oxygen to penetrate into the soil. The verticutter can remove cones, moss, weeds and other debris from the turf. Typically, verticutters are used when the lawn is in disrepair.

Additional Information! The difference between these devices is small, so modern manufacturers have adapted to produce 2 in 1: for example, a scarifier with a replaceable shaft, as for a scarifier, and vice versa. This allows buyers to save money when buying garden equipment.

Types of verticutters

Lawn aerator: description, models

There are several popular varieties of verticutters that are used on the farm for lawn care. The most popular are:

  • Mechanical, which are great for small areas. The main advantages of such devices are inexpensive cost, environmental friendliness and practicality, since they almost never break. The mechanical cutter has a roller on which the knives are fixed. A convenient device for the processing of territories with an area of ​​about 5-7 acres.
  • Electric cutters are suitable for processing areas up to 15 acres. One important condition is the availability of a power source. You can also purchase a battery-powered device so that it does not depend on the mains. Such a lawn aerator (verticutter) has high performance and operates almost silently. However, an electrical unit is much more expensive than a mechanical one.
  • The petrol verticutter is considered the most productive, since it is capable of processing large areas - from 15 acres. This is a good option for owners of large plots. This is a professional technique that does not depend on the power source and can work for a long time without interruption. But the cost of such units is not affordable for everyone.

Plastic waste bin

How to choose a verticutter

Lawn aeration

Choosing a suitable verticutter is not difficult - it is only important to pay attention to the main aspects that are of paramount importance when working:

  • Housing. Should be lightweight and durable. It is best to choose aluminum technology - it is the ideal material that is practical, strong and lightweight. Professional equipment is usually made of steel.
  • Engine. For the treatment of large areas, it is better to choose a gasoline device, but for caring for a small lawn, an electric or manual one is enough.
  • Garbage container. Not all models are equipped with this useful element. If there is no garbage bin included, the site owner will have to manually rake the garbage, risking trampling the lawn. It is best to purchase a machine with a waste bin - then you just have to clean the bag regularly.
  • Cutters (knives). An important element on which the quality of lawn processing directly depends. The knives must be made of sturdy steel and firmly attached to the device.
  • Lever. It's a matter of comfort. It will be much more convenient to work if the handle can be adjusted to suit the person's height.

Additional Information! In addition to high performance, modern manufacturers produce attractive designs.

Aerator MTD

Verticutter brands: features

Below is a kind of rating of verticutters - popular brands that produce high-quality goods that are in demand among buyers. The most popular options are:

  • Champion. These are the products of a Russian company with an office in St. Petersburg. The young company, which opened only in 2005, supplies the market with budget models of verticutters and other gardening equipment that are affordable for almost all gardeners. Robust, simple and inexpensive units, but, unfortunately, not the most durable.
  • ALCO. The German company confirms the internationally recognized quality of the products of this country - powerful and reliable units that are sold at competitive prices, serve the owners for 7 years with proper care and proper operation. The cost of such equipment is higher than domestic.
  • Makita. A Japanese company that manufactures lightweight compact lawn machines. At the same time, their price remains affordable for the majority of Russian consumers, so they are in steady demand on the market.
  • Bosch. The manufacturer supplies kitchen, garden, household and other appliances to the market. However, the variety of directions does not affect the quality - these are inexpensive, strong and reliable products that are loved by many owners.

In addition to those listed, there are other brands: for example, the German company Hyundai, which produces powerful, durable, reliable and expensive units.Despite the high cost of products, professional scarifiers, scarifiers and other garden equipment are very popular with consumers.

Aerators are very useful helpers in the household, which ennoble the lawns, make the grass cover clean and well-groomed. Anyone who decides to grow ornamental grass should definitely purchase such a unit.