Most lawns will benefit from being aerated at least once a year. There are two types of aerators: plugs and spikes. Spike aerators come in different forms, from aeration shoes, pitchforks ...

One of the first things to consider is the type of aerator you need. There are two main types: spike aerators and plug aerators. Spike aerators use spikes to create small holes in the soil ...

However, spike aerators can also be useful when preparing a lawn for fertilizing or for winter overseeding. Plug aerators make a hole by removing a small core of soil, which then drops onto the grass.