The solid tine set turns the Lawnpecker into a deep soil loosener. Solid tines push the soil apart and loosen it deep down without removing any cores. The set fits into your existing Lawnpecker, so there is no need for a second tool.
The essentials at a glance
- 3 stainless steel solid tines, 12 mm (0.5 inch) diameter, 200 mm (8 inches) or 120 mm (4.7 inches) long
- Extended point for easier penetration
- Stainless steel tine holder and cover plate
- Fits every Lawnpecker, fitted with two screws
Why loosen deep down?
Deep loosening encourages root growth. The solid tines loosen compacted soil deep down, so water and air reach the roots more easily. Unlike aerating with hollow tines, no soil is removed. The holes stay open, and there is no need to top-dress with sand afterwards.
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Hollow tines |
Solid tines |
| Effect |
remove soil cores, soil exchange |
push the soil apart and loosen it deep down |
| Tine length |
9 cm (3.5 inches) |
20 cm (8 inches) or 12 cm (4.7 inches) |
| Afterwards |
top-dress with sand to fill the holes |
no sanding needed |
| Timing |
spring and late summer, during the growing season |
200 mm: autumn and winter, usually November and December; 120 mm: all year round |
The two complement each other: the hollow tines exchange soil near the surface, the solid tines loosen the soil below.
How it works
- Push the solid tines into the ground.
- Before pulling them out, tilt the handle towards you by about 5 to 15 degrees. This breaks up the soil even further.
- For good deep loosening, 60 to 100 holes per square metre are recommended. With 3 solid tines, that means stepping in about 20 to 33 times per square metre.
The right time
We recommend using the long solid tines in autumn and winter. In most regions, November and December work well: there is usually no snow yet, and frost breaks up the deeper soil layers even further.
The short 120 mm solid tines loosen less deeply and can be used all year round.
After deep loosening
Keep foot traffic on the lawn to a minimum for a while. The lifted soil needs time to settle and for roots to grow through it again, otherwise the surface can become uneven.
Fitting
The solid tines are bolted to the tine holder with the nuts. The tine holder goes into the Lawnpecker and is fixed to the footplate together with the cover plate using two screws. Individual solid tines are available as a spare part.
What is included
- Stainless steel tine holder (lower plate to which the solid tines are bolted)
- Stainless steel cover plate (footplate)
- 3 stainless steel solid tines, 12 mm diameter, 200 mm or 120 mm long, depending on your choice
- Screws and nuts for fitting
