When your lawn turns brown and dead, it can be easy to leap to the wrong conclusions. It can be tempting to blame insect pests for the blight on your yard, or to blame a lack of watering and fertilization. Actually, while these are certainly possible causes, it's more likely that you have another problem entirely. Your lawn might just need to be aerated. Aeration of your lawn is really nothing more than coring into the soil with a device that ensures your grass is able to enjoy more water, air and fertilizer.
If you need a bit of help in the lawn care area, then you'll certainly want to consider the types of lawn aerators out there. The most common type is the gas-powered lawn aerator. You will find these for sale and rent, though they might be under the moniker "corer" or "plug" aerator. These have hollow tubes, called tines, that penetrate the soil and remove a piece of turf. This allows water, air and fertilizer to reach the roots of your lawn. However, due to the size and cost of these aerators, they're best suited to large expanses of yard in need of improvement.
Pull-behind aerators are also options on the market. Similar in function to the machines listed above, these are designed to be pulled by a riding lawnmower. You will find that these sometimes need a bit of extra weight to penetrate the soil, which can be added with bricks or cinder blocks. Like gas-powered aerators, these devices are the best solution for large yards that require more aeration.
Yet another option on the market is the push aerator. In form, these resemble old-time push mowers, though they feature a tine-studded drum, rather than mower blades. When you push the aerator across the yard, the tines bite into the turf, giving air, water and fertilizer better access to grass roots. Of course, you might find that these need extra weight added in order to penetrate hard-packed soil, as well.
One interesting device that might work for your aeration needs is a set of lawn aerator shoes, or sandals. These devices affix to your shoes with adjustable straps and the bottom of the shoe features aeration spikes. Simply walk around your yard and let your feet do all the hard work!
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