These machines are specialized pieces of equipment designed to alleviate soil compaction in large-scale grass areas like golf courses, athletic fields, and parks. They operate by mechanically removing small plugs or cores of soil, or by creating slits, allowing air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the ground more effectively. This process promotes deeper root growth, leading to healthier, more resilient turf.
Healthy turfgrass requires a balanced exchange of air, water, and nutrients within the soil. Compacted soil restricts this exchange, hindering root development and making the grass susceptible to disease, drought, and wear. Mechanical remediation of compacted soil has been a standard practice in turf management for many decades, evolving from manual tools to sophisticated, powered equipment that can cover large areas quickly and efficiently.
