Gardening Equipment Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
The Right Tool for Every Lawn and Landscape
Turf cutters, rotavators, aerators and scarifiers. Call 01380 828988.
54 Years Trading
CPA Member
Constructionline
Same or Next-Day Delivery
Hand tools only get you so far. If you are looking for gardening equipment hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
Should You Hire a Scarifier, Aerator or Rotavator?
A scarifier removes moss and thatch. An aerator relieves compacted soil, while a rotavator breaks up bare soil before planting. On Oxford Clay around Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham, compaction builds up quickly, so annual aeration helps lawns drain more effectively.
Many new-build gardens around Trowbridge start with bare clay. A rotavator helps break up the surface before turfing or planting.
Call 01380 828988 and describe your project.
Our Gardening Equipment Range
Turf cutters, rotavators, aerators, scarifiers and lawn mowers. All petrol-powered. Most fit in a car boot or van.
Full specifications for the complete gardening equipment range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Gardening Equipment for Wiltshire Soils
Oxford Clay around Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham is heavy, so rotavating before planting gives roots the best chance to establish. Aerate in autumn when the ground is moist but not waterlogged, and only rotavate when the soil is workable, not saturated or baked dry.
Chalk soils towards Devizes and Marlborough are thin and free-draining. Working organic matter into the soil with a rotavator helps improve structure and moisture retention.
Collecting Your Gardening Equipment
Most items fit in a car boot or van. Delivery also available. For landscapers working multiple projects, hire several items from the same depot.
Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire Gardening Equipment from Coppard?
Professional-grade gardening equipment alongside construction plant from one depot.
Searching for the best gardening equipment hire near me? Coppard covers Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury. Call 01380 828988.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Melksham depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Gardening Equipment Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Gardening Equipment Hire in Melksham and Wiltshire
Best time to aerate?
Autumn, when the ground is moist but not waterlogged. On Oxford Clay, avoid aerating when the ground is saturated.
Can I rotavate clay?
Yes, but timing is important. Rotavate when the soil is moist and workable, not saturated or baked dry.
Can I collect?
Yes. Most items fit in a car boot or van. Call 01380 828988 to check availability.
Should I hire a scarifier, lawn aerator or rotavator?
A scarifier is useful for removing moss and thatch from a lawn, while an aerator helps relieve compacted soil and improve the movement of air, water and nutrients around the roots. A rotavator is designed for breaking up and cultivating bare soil before planting or laying turf, rather than treating an established lawn. The Royal Horticultural Society provides practical guidance on scarifying and caring for lawns. Tell Coppard’s Melksham team whether you are restoring a lawn, preparing soil or tackling compaction, along with the approximate size of the area, and they can recommend the most suitable gardening equipment for the job.
Need gardening equipment hire near me in Melksham or Wiltshire?
Call 01380 828988. Same-day dispatch from Melksham. Delivery across Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury.
