For small lawns, a manual aerator may be sufficient. For larger lawns, a powered aerator may be necessary. If your lawn has compacted soil, a plug aerator is recommended. For lawns with loose soil ...

Best Overall: Agri-Fab 45-0518 40-Inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator Effectively aerate your lawn with this tow-behind plug aerator that penetrates deep into the turf. ...

This Vanpein lawn plug aerator is a manual tool that usefully comes with a storage tray, so you can keep the soil coils in one place. It's sturdy and durable and has three sharp tines for ...

Aeration helps your grass grow strong by letting air, water, and nutrients reach the roots.