{"product_id":"allett-rapid-change-aerator-cartridge-for-cambridge","title":"Allett Rapid Change Aerator Cartridge for Cambridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-banner product-page-banner background-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perim\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gettheheight\" class=\"product-banner-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"eng-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘non-driven’ Aerator cartridge permeates the soil with small holes which allows air, water and nutrients to pass through more easily to the grassroots. This is beneficial as this helps the roots grow more deeply, meaning a healthier, thicker and more luscious lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aerator also removes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoil compaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand helps water move into the soil profile. Soil that is compacted has too many solid particles, which can prevent the soil from absorbing what it needs to flourish. Aerating your lawn stops the roots from being starved as there is nothing blocking that process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAerating your lawn involves making small holes in the soil to allow water, air, and nutrients to reach the grass roots. This can be beneficial for several reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved soil health: Aeration helps to break up compacted soil, which can improve drainage and allow air and water to reach the roots more easily. This can help to encourage healthy grass growth. Compacted soil can cause flooding as the water cannot pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhanced nutrient absorption: Aeration can help to improve the absorption of nutrients, such as fertilisers, by allowing them to reach the roots more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced thatch build-up: Thatch is a layer of dead grass and other organic material that can build up on the surface of the soil. Over time, this can prevent water and nutrients from reaching the roots, leading to unhealthy grass. Aeration can help to reduce thatch build-up by breaking it up and allowing it to decompose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved stress tolerance: Aeration can help to improve the stress tolerance of grass, making it more resilient to drought, foot traffic, and other stressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhanced appearance: A well-aerated lawn is typically more lush and green, as the grass is able to access the nutrients and water it needs to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors such as soil type, grass type, and the amount of foot traffic the lawn receives can all affect the need for aeration. In general, it's a good idea to aerate your lawn every month with the Allett aerator cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may want to do a more aggressive aeration practice such as coring once a year- ideally in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This cartridge will only penetrate up to 5mm deep and is not an aggressive aeration tool. It is only meant to slightly penetrate the surface to break up surface crust and works best on surfaces that are well maintained and thatch free\/ cut below 20mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/aeration-explained\"\u003eAeration here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote- photo shows QC cartridge- QC2RC conversion kit to be added (see image)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allett","offers":[{"title":"35cm (14\")","offer_id":51685055824193,"sku":"RC35A","price":347.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"43cm (17\")","offer_id":51685055856961,"sku":"RC43A","price":358.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6217\/7345\/files\/rcaerator001.jpg?v=1777552250","url":"https:\/\/allett-us.com\/products\/allett-rapid-change-aerator-cartridge-for-cambridge","provider":"ALLETT US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}