FLtractor 38 #1 Posted April 26 Evening, Can an aerator be used to knock down tall weeds to make easier to pull.. weedwack or remove? Is there an impliment I could tow behind my Wheelhorse that could assist in weed removal.. cannot mow over there due to tree roots and 3 inch bamboo shoots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 605 #2 Posted April 26 Is there a brush hog attachment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 38 #3 Posted April 26 5 minutes ago, HyperPete said: Is there a brush hog attachment? All the ones I’ve seen are $600 for heavily used and up for brush hogs. This aerator is $20.00 or best offer.. so thought if it would work for my needs then that’s be great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 605 #4 Posted April 26 I hope it works! (I was replying to part 2 of your question.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 38 #5 Posted April 26 7 minutes ago, HyperPete said: I hope it works! (I was replying to part 2 of your question.) Thank you Pete. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,689 #6 Posted April 26 For $20, buy it, try it, and make a video report of the results. Then we will all buy one or junk the ones we have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 38 #7 Posted April 26 35 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: For $20, buy it, try it, and make a video report of the results. Then we will all buy one or junk the ones we have. What have you used the aerator for or rather seen them used for Ed? All I know is what I’ve read and traditionally used for aerating soil so oxygen can better reach the roots to grow plants better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,060 #8 Posted April 26 Add 3 cinder blocks on top for weight to keep in from skipping over the growth..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,689 #9 Posted April 26 8 hours ago, FLtractor said: What have you used the aerator for or rather seen them used for Ed? All I know is what I’ve read and traditionally used for aerating soil so oxygen can better reach the roots to grow plants better I don't have an aerator. I have a spring type dethatcher that does a good job of removing the dead grass and scratching the soil in the bare areas. I do have it weighted as Bill suggests. Dragging a spring harrow or a cultivator may work better than a rolling aerator for removing weeds and bamboo stumps. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,027 #10 Posted April 26 3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Dragging a spring harrow or a cultivator may work better than a rolling aerator for removing weeds and bamboo stumps. Seconded. IMHO the act of rolling over vs scraping scratching digging is worlds apart. If you're not concerned about the shorter growth in the area (like the grass) then something like a section of heavily weighted chain link fence or a dragged pallet may be a consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,108 #11 Posted April 26 @FLtractor been towing my units over 30 + years , have a number of tweaks over the years . also added vertical chain hold slides , for easy heavy chain containment , note last photo , flat belt idler added to my decks , to eliminate unsupported belt bounce , stops deck buzzing , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,617 #12 Posted April 26 12 hours ago, FLtractor said: All the ones I’ve seen are $600 for heavily used and up for brush hogs. This aerator is $20.00 or best offer.. so thought if it would work for my needs then that’s be great. I have one that has more cutters and of better quality, it is for preparing the lawn for over-seeding. It actually does next to nothing. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
