Does Plug Aeration Work

Plug aerators have hollow tines that remove about an inch of thatch from the core when pushed into the ground, making it well aerated. They are much more effective at getting rid of soil compaction even in yards with clay soil, and the effects are long-term compared to those of spike aeration.

How long does it take for aeration plugs to dissolve?

As we’ve established, don’t remove aeration plugs. It takes approximately one to two weeks for the plugs to break down on their own, but there are some things you can do to help the plugs break down faster to tidy up the lawn. You can hope for rainfall, but you can also water the lawn to help the plugs break down.

Is a spike or plug aerator better?

Plug aerators are usually more effective at relieving compaction in lawns with a heavy clay soil since the solid tines used on spike aerators compact the clay soil further when they push into the ground. … Soils that crumble easily are usually high in loam and sand which benefit more from the use of a spike aerator.