If your lawn looks patchy, feels hard underfoot or water sits on the surface after rain, then it could benefit from a hollow tine aeration treatment.

Hollow tine aeration helps relieve heavy soil compaction, improving drainage and allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass, leaving you with a lawn that looks noticeably better and is ready for the whole family to enjoy.

Hollow tine aeration should be done annually, and the service can be carried out all year round depending on the ground conditions. With our lawn care packages, we will take care of aerating your lawn at the most suitable time of the year, so you can enjoy a beautiful garden, without the hassle!

Hollow tine aeration improves the condition of your lawn from the ground up, encouraging thicker, greener and more even growth.

By improving drainage, reducing excess moss and thatch, and helping water, oxygen and nutrients reach the roots, it supports a lawn that looks and performs better.

The result is a lawn that stands up to everyday use, recovers after bad weather and is always ready to enjoy.

Hollow tine aeration removes small plugs of soil evenly across your lawn, leaving tint holes for oxygen, water and nutrients to reach your root.

These holes will be virtually unnoticeable when looking at or using your lawn, but you’ll certainly notice the benefits when your beautifully green grass starts to grow.

Our team will sweep up and remove any soil plugs or debris after your hollow tine aeration, so your lawn will be left tidy and ready to use.

Both treatments help relieve soil compaction and improve lawn health, but they’re used for different levels of need.

Lawn aeration (spiking) creates small holes in the ground using solid tines. This helps air, water and nutrients reach the roots more easily and is ideal for light to moderate compaction or as part of regular lawn care to keep your lawn in good condition.

Hollow tine aeration removes small plugs of soil from the lawn. This provides deeper, longer-lasting relief from compaction and is typically recommended for lawns with heavier compaction, poor drainage or persistent surface water issues.

In short, spiking helps maintain lawn health, while hollow tine aeration is used when the ground needs a more intensive reset. Your local Greensleeves expert will assess your lawn and recommend the most suitable option based on its condition and how it’s used.