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 ...

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

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 ...