I purchased this manual lawn aerator a couple of weeks ago after deciding (based on Amazon customer reviews) it would probably be the best choice for use in the clay soil my lawn grows in. When my soil is dry it is like concrete and when it's wet it is gooey and sticky.
I waited for some rain to thoroughly moisten the soil into the root zone; knowing that there was no way I could effectively use the aerator when the soil was dry and hard. It is key to have the soil moist through the lawn's root zone, especially in clay soil. So far I have completed aerating the backyard portion of my lawn. Being a "dot-the-eyes-and-cross-the-tees" kind of guy, I tracked how much time it took me to do the backyard lawn, which was a total of 4 hours 25 minutes. Based on the square footage of my backyard, my production rate with the aerator was an average of approximately 325 square feet per hour (slower in the compacted areas, faster in the not-compacted areas).
Even though I have clay soil, this tool worked very well to punch holes in the soil profile of my lawn. In those areas where the soil was most compacted it did require more serious downward pressure and effort with my foot (and some side-to-side wiggling) to get the 3-inch spikes all the way down into the soil. In the less compacted (or not compacted at all) areas the spikes went in to their full length with a minimum of downward foot pressure. I worked the entire backyard in parallel straight rows/columns, punching the row of 4 spikes at the recommended 6" to 8" apart (locating my parallel rows/columns about 3" to 4" apart). I found that is was easier to see where you'd punched your holes if the lawn was recently mowed.
So far I have had no problems at all with this aerator after 4 hours 25 minutes of use. It is strongly constructed of steel with very sturdy, stout welds. The only thing I would change is to have it built maybe 3 or 4 inches longer (the total length of the tool is 36 inches). I am 6 feet tall and have to bend over a bit when using it, which causes me some back soreness after prolonged use (I'm 66 years old and my back isn't in tip-top shape any more). Using the aerator is a bit of a workout and can cause you to break into a sweat if it's warm outside.
I'm very happy with this tool and will use it on my entire lawn, after which I will fertilize. Will its use improve the condition of my lawn? I think it will, but time will tell.
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Stronger GrowthHigh traffic in your yard can cause your grass to become compacted and thatch can build up, creating a barrier that keeps water and air from reaching the roots. Help prevent long-term damage to your lawn by using our spike grass aerator to break up compaction and dethatch your lawn. |
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Aerate your lawn for stronger growth - Yard Butler’s Spike Grass Aerator gets you those healthy-looking lawns you’ve been dreaming of. Be the star on the block with the lawn that turns heads. Prepare your lawn for fertilizing and for re-seeding or over-seeding. Using a spike aerator reduces runoff, evaporation, and puddling while strengthening the lawn's tolerance to heat and drought. Look no further than Yard Butler to get the job done right time and time again!
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I have several Yard Butler products but I’ve used this spike aerator once in yard and prong is already bent back. For sure not suitable for long term use. I’m being forced to send back despite a sharp spike sticking out at an angle!
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