Why an aerator can be a profitable addition to your business
Aeration can be a profitable service with a low barrier to entry and experts share what pros need to know about today’s aerators. read more
Tips to make sure your aerators operate at peak performance
Experts share how to keep aerators at peak performance and avoid common pitfalls to make sure the equipment is good to go in the fall. read more
How the evolution of aerators has led to a better product, simplifying tough jobs
Manufacturers reflect on how far aerators have come over the last 40 years and how the updates have made jobs easier for crewmembers. read more
SiteOne adds new line of LESCO aerators and overseeders
SiteOne Landscape Supply launched the Pro-Aer 30 and Pro-Aer 36 stand-on aerators, Pro-Aer 24 walk aerator and the Renovator 24 seeder. read more
Maintaining aerators
Spring and early fall are busy times for aerators. Proper maintenance is important to ensure aerators are ready during these short windows of time. “For most lawn care operators (LCOs), aerators do not run every day — they sit stationary waiting for their season to start and quickly end,” says Brandon King, an engineer for Billy Goat Industries. “The season... read more
SafetyWatch: Aerator operating hazards
There are several types of operating hazards that may occur when running an aerator. Personal hazards are hazards that may harm you, the operator. Bystander hazards are hazards that may harm co-workers or other bystanders. Property hazards may harm the equipment or other property. Don’t leave an aerator unattended. Always park it on flat ground when not in use. The... read more
