There are two different methods to aerate, core and spike, and they both reduce soil compaction. Core aeration relies on heavy equipment using hollow tines to dig into the ground and pull soil plugs ...
Aerating wet soil creates a muddy mess, which can ruin your tools and defeat the whole purpose of aeration. Why? Because the mud will close up the aeration holes. Before aerating a lawn, flag your ...
Core aerating penetrates the soil and pulling a portion of soil out ... on an annual basis until desired stand is achieved. Local equipment rental dealers rent core aerators for homeowners.