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Aerator (Reciprocating)

Why We Use a Reciprocating Aerator: The Science Behind a Healthier Lawn

At Neighbourhood Heroes, delivering the healthiest, most resilient lawns means choosing the right tools for the job. That’s why we use a reciprocating aerator for our aeration services—a powerful improvement over the traditional rotary aerators used by many.

Reciprocating vs. Rotary Aerators: The Key Differences

Most rotary aerators rely on the weight of the machine to pierce the soil. As the aerator rolls across your turf, tynes are pushed in sporadically, often with depth and precision varying from area to area. The result can be uneven plug removal, leading to inconsistent benefits for your lawn.

A reciprocating aerator, by contrast, uses engineering that mimics piston action. Its tynes forcefully move up and down, puncturing the ground and pulling deep, uniform plugs from your soil every single time. This deliberate, consistent motion isn’t dependent on machine weight or lawn surface—it’s all about precision, power and effectiveness.

The Benefits for Your Lawn

Consistent Results

Deep, clean plugs are removed on every pass, boosting the intake of air, water, and nutrients at root level.

Better Absorption

By opening the soil more effectively, your lawn can access water, oxygen, and fertilizer more readily, leading to stronger, greener, and more drought-resistant turf. 

Reduced Soil Compaction

Reciprocating action provides superior decompaction, allowing roots to spread and thrive.

Our Recommendation: Pair with Overseeding 

For the ultimate lawn refresh, we encourage our neighbours to pair their aeration with overseeding. The new holes left behind by the reciprocating aerator are the ideal spots for grass seed to take root and flourish, producing a thicker, healthier, and more resilient lawn across the growing season.

At Neighbourhood Heroes, our choice of technology reflects our deeper commitment to quality, innovation, and tangible results. By investing in a reciprocating aerator, we ensure every visit leaves your lawn with a stronger foundation for growth—so you can enjoy lush, resilient grass through every season.