What is the difference between in the types of aeration?
The three most commonly thought of procedures when one mentions the word “aeration” are” 1) solid tine, 2) hollow tine, 3) deep tine. 1) solid tine aeration: This is most commonly performed by golf courses on their greens, especially in the heat of summer. It is the least disruptive form of aeration as well as the least effective for compaction. It’s sole purpose is to provide very temporary passages for air to circulate around the roots. It is used on golf greens (and in the southern U.S. on high maintenance sports fields) to cool the roots of heat stressed turf. It will do nothing to alleviate compaction in any sense of the longer term. 2) hollow tine aeration: This form of aeration maximizes compaction relief for the least amount of disruption to the playing surface. It is also the least expensive, easiest method to apply for the greatest amount of compaction relief. That being said, one pass each year with one of these machines is not nearly enough for any sports field receiving mo
