kannie Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Does anyone know where I might be able to get over-shoes with spikes on the bottom for aerating the lawn? Or even what they're called? (I suspect that the average Homebase / B&Q phone answerer won't have a clue what I'm talking about....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I just did a quick search on google and got this. Hope it helps http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=aerating+shoes&meta= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Try moles - I was cursing them over winter when my lawn was ruined by them but now we've started the regular mowing they've done a runner and I think I can see the benefits of all the aerating they've done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Wow - this is just what we need, and I had NO idea that aerating shoes existed! We've got a terribly soggy lawn due to it being compacted underneath (I think it's got clay underneath) and by the time I get half way round with the gardening fork my arms have gone limp and I have to give up! Will be ordering some of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 You could try cricket shoe spikes they seem to aerate the lawn pretty well when Tom is practising in the garden............. I might have a run round in them myself later and see if it does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Gardner Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 My husband got his from Argos.His are large and I don't think that you can adjust them for the smaller foot.However,its hilarious to watch him stomping round the gardner with them strapped to his feet ! Kim Mrs.Frisby Marjory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I have an aerator on a roller, so you just push it by hand. I can't think how to explain it, like pushing a carpet sweeper! I think I got it in Argos, but really can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Dav Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Found this pair in a mag that was tucked in the radio times. Here is a link for them http://shiresofbathuk.drct2u.com/productcache/SHR/BO2699/BC329GW.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 Thanks Deb Dav, but I think Shires must have stopped doing them, as this link doesn't work any more! I did try the google list (thanks chicken on a mission) but I'm really put off by the fact that if you go mail order, the postage costs virtually the same as the product! Our neighbour said he had a pair he could lend me, but then he couldn't find them! I phoned round our local garden centres, but they said they don't do them, and also seemed to think they didn't work anyway! I did check out argos (there was a tempting argos link from google - very cheap) - but it seems they no longer do them! I tried to phone Argos and ask, but the multiple layered telephone push-a-number system never offered me any relevant options (ie speak to a real live person), and finally I gave up. Is it worth persisting? Do they work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=4501&langId=-1&searchTerms=aerator This is the thing I use. £20 in Argos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 get a couple of short planks - bang some big nails through - tie to your shoe with string - Bob's your uncle... (for extra security glue a piece of hardboard over the nail-tops to stop them pushing back through...) cost - pennies!! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 For aeration to work on a lawn the holes should be at least 2-3 inches deep. (Might stick your feet to the ground ) This site is good for information about aeration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...