The ABC of a Healthy Lawn
Keep your lawn in perfect condition with Billy Goat's ABC lawn renovation concept. Use our powerful scarifiers to remove thatch that is blocking nutrients and water the fast way. Then, enable oxygen, water and nutrients to reach the roots by aerating your lawn with one of our aerators. As a last step you create the perfect finish by restoring the grass mix balance in your lawn with one of our overseeders. It's a simple ABC!
Kick-starting the ABCs of lawn care
Scarifying in a nutshell
Thatch is the layer of leaves and dead grass between the soil and grass. Although a little amount of thatch is healthy for your lawn as it protects the soil against weather conditions and use, too much thatch is a problem. When too thick, it can prevent water, air and fertilisers to reach the roots, and block sun and moisture. Also, pests and diseases like thatch. You can remove matted thatch from turf easily with a scarifier.
- A layer of thatch prevents water and nutrients to infiltrate the soil. The grass will not grow properly.
- The blades of the flail reel slice through the lawn and pull out the thatch.
- The open structure enables nutrients and water to reach the root structure, creating a stronger lawn.
- After treatment, the lawn will be lush and more resistant to diseases or draughts.
Precision matters
Control at your fingertips
Billy Goat scarifiers feature infinite depth adjustment, giving you total control over how aggressively the blades cut into the turf. Unlike machines with preset steps, you can fine-tune the depth to exactly match the job.
It protects the turf by preventing unnecessary damage and helps extend blade life by compensating for wear. The result is healthier grass, lower running costs, and a machine that adapts to the conditions in front of you.
Give grass a breather
Aerating in a nutshell
The purpose of aeration is to create better conditions for the exchange of air and water in the soil, improving the penetration of water and fertilisers in the soil.
If turf is trampled and walked over continuously, the lawn develops a compact surface that leads to degradation of the lawn surface.
- Due to soil compaction, oxygen, nutrients and water can not infiltrate into the soil. This weakens the grass and depletes the root structure.
- The vertical motion of a tine removes small plugs of soil from the ground.
- Nutrients, oxygen and water are now able to reach the root structure, creating a stronger lawn.
- After treatment, the lawn will be lush and more resistant to diseases or droughts.
Designed with operators in mind
Why Billy Goat aerators stand out
Every Billy Goat aerator is built to deliver professional results without the strain. Traditional aeration can be heavy work, but features like self-propulsion, hydrostatic drives, and no-lift turning make our machines far easier to handle. Crews stay fresher for longer, while still achieving deep, effective core removal that strengthens turf from the roots up.
Cam-driven PLUGR® models eliminate heavy lifting with easy turning, while drum-style units cover larger sites with speed. Whichever you choose, you can count on durable construction, heavy-duty tines, and trusted engines to deliver reliable results season after season.
From bare to brilliant
Overseeding in a nutshell
After scarifying and aerating the lawn could look thin and contain some bare spots. This is the ideal moment for overseeding. Overseeding can help you get your beloved green and lush lawn back by restoring the grass mix balance in your lawn. Unlike a spreader, an overseeder doesn't throw the seed on top of your grass but instead plants the seeds directly into the soil, improving the germination rate.
- After scarifying or aerating the grass density will be lower. Overseeding will fill the gaps and restore the grass mix balance.
- The hopper drops the seeds into the grooves made by the rotor blades. The seeds are then pushed into the soil which improves the germination rate.
- With the seeds planted, it is recommended to sprinkle the lawn with more top soil and apply fertilizer.
- Now the lawn is thick and lush! To achieve the best result, it is advisable to overseed by sowing in stages and criss-crossing at 90° angles.
Every seed counts
Auto Drop™ System
All Billy Goat overseeders are equipped with the Auto Drop™ system, a smart design that links seed release directly to reel engagement. Seed only drops when the blades are cutting and stops the moment you disengage, eliminating waste during turnarounds or when moving on and off turf. This not only saves valuable seed but also ensures a uniform, professional finish with every pass.
The result is smarter seeding, better germination, and lower input costs, giving your business faster results on the lawn and a stronger return on every bag of seed.
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C is for Overseeding
B is for Aerating
A is for Scarifying
The ABC of a Healthy Lawn
