Aerate your lawn before reseeding in the fall. We asked a lawn-care expert to explain why aerating cool-season lawns in fall ...

We all dream of lush green grass to cover our yards in the spring. Here is when you should aerate your lawn and why it is important to do it that time of year.

If your lawn feels more like a sidewalk than a soft patch of grass, it might be trying to send you a not-so-subtle message. Compacted soil blocks water, air, and nutrients from reaching the roots, ...

This John Deere tow-behind model is a heavy-duty aerator designed for larger lawns. Its universal hitch design works with most riding lawn mowers or ATVs, making it suitable piece of yard equipment ...

Aeration involves pulling plugs of soil out of the lawn, which stresses the grass. An aerated lawn is better able to recover during cooler fall weather than the heat of the summer. Aerating is also 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 ...

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 ...

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

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 ...

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 ...