Taking care of a lawn can be tricky at times, especially when problems pop up. Dry and/or hard soil, bare patches, uneven growth, and pooling water on the lawn can indicate that the soil is compacted.

Two main types of aerators are plug aerators and spike aerators. They both come in an array of models and can be an ideal choice for different circumstances. This John Deere tow-behind model is a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your yard is made of heavy, clay-like soil that’s easily compacted, you could benefit from a lawn ...

Aerating your lawn is the process of removing small plugs of soil from your lawn to improve airflow and prevent soil compaction. Maintaining a thick and healthy lawn is a dream for many homeowners. A ...

If your lawn is looking brown or patchy despite your best efforts to care for it, your soil might be compacted and need aerating. Manual lawn aerators make holes in the soil to allow air, water, and ...

Lawn aerating involves perforating your lawn with many small holes, breaking up heavily compacted soil so water, nutrients and oxygen can better reach the roots. This lawn care process improves ...