Rather than renting and wrestling a big, heavy aerator, just strap these spiky soles over your shoes next time you mow the lawn. Twenty 1-1/4-inch spikes penetrate through the turf, opening up the compacted soil beneath and exposing roots to air and water. Of course, when they cost a fraction of the price of the real thing, they only do a fraction of the work.
About $17, Clean Air Gardening Supply
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