If you need to aerate a compacted lawn but can't justify buying a machine for a yearly task, this common garden tool you ...

Lawn aeration is a must-do for healthy lawns. When you aerate a lawn, you create thousands of small holes in your lawn's surface to reduce thatch (the layer of dead plant material that sits between ...

If your yard is made of heavy, clay-like soil that’s easily compacted, you could benefit from a lawn aerator. These tools remove small cores of soil, or create tiny holes in your lawn, to allow oxygen ...

A struggling lawn doesn't always require expensive equipment. One common tool may already be in your shed, offering a cheaper ...

Which lawn aerators are best? Many people take pride in having a nice verdant yard. However, grass and other plants don’t always grow well, especially if the soil is compacted. That’s where having a ...

Aeration is important for any lawn because it loosens up tightly compacted soil so water, air and nutrients can get down to the roots. This lets the grass grow lush and healthy. There are several ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Mowing, backyard pick up football games, and family barbecues can leave your yard looking worse for wear when summer comes to a close. Aerating your lawn is the perfect way to refresh it. Over time, ...

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 ...