Aerators work by using hollow tines to extract small cores or 'plugs' from the grass as the machine rolls across the lawn. The holes in the grass help to aerate the soil allowing more air, ...

Spike aerators use solid tines that poke holes into the soil. Bob Brophy, director of lawn products at Turfco Mfg., says, "Coring tines are the best type of aeration, ...

Improved infiltration will be immediately apparent. If hard soils are breaking tines or shaking operators too hard, consider using new deep-tine aeration machines that utilize large blades that create ...

Make a clean aeration hole – Proper equipment setup and an inventory of several new sets of hollow tines are essential for making clean holes. This will expedite recovery. The goal is to make a clean, ...

The robust Agri-Fab 48-inch tow plug aerator efficiently aerates large lawns with ease. It covers wide swaths of lawn in a single pass, which makes it perfect for homeowners with expansive yards.

When renting an aerator, be sure it’s a model that has hollow tines that pull up soil cores. DeBoer advises against using a machine with solid tines or trying to aerate a yard with a pitchfork ...

Maintaining a lawn isn't just about watering and mowing. Green grass starts with healthy soil and that means aeration. Over time, especially with heavy foot traffic, your beautiful lawn gets ...