GardzenSpike Aeration, Heavy Duty Aerator for Compacted Soils and Lawns, 35" x 11", Black

Folks I thought I took pics, however I am not able to locate them right now. Wanted to write a quick review, few quick notes. My folks yard was/is very compacted since they lived there for years, plus my brother having OCD would cut the grass 4 - 6 times a week. Needless to say, years later now in 2020 I am working to fix up the house and sell it. Couldn't grow grass anywhere since 95% of the yard was hard compacted soil/clay, etc. Most of the yard ended up being weeds like clover and such because of the frequent grass cutting, no fertilizer and no upkeep/maintenance other than cutting. I picked up a Sunjoe dethatcher, which was truly a miracle to even know something like that existed, figure I would manually aerate the lawn because it couldn't hurt to get water and nutrients into the soil.SUPER easy to aerate, and keep in mind you might have to move your one side of this tool if you hit a stone or something. I would even go through and step on the foot part and push one side down, then tilt the aerating tool for the other side to go in. Then tubes of soil would pop out of the tubes and just leave those go, they will break down shortly and you will never know they are there. Once in a great while I would need to use a screwdriver in one side of something got lodged in the tube.Would HIGHLY recommend, keeping in mind this is a manual process and I did it over a few days here and there throughout the yard. Takes no time to do, worked great after some rain, but regardless I even did most of the aeration holes mid summer, no rain and had no issues. All told I spent about 7 hrs over 3 days or so, and its done! You don't have to go through back to back holes, mind are roughly less than 1 - 2 ft, sometimes even 3 - 4 ft away from other aerating holes I created. Then I fertilized when it started getting cooler out and the lawn LOOKS incredibly beautiful, the fertilizer has iron in it, which I think is the component that really helped the lawn develop a nice darker, richer green color.

recently purchased the Tine Lawn Aerator and have been quite pleased with its performance. After using it for a few weeks, here are my thoughts:Pros:Effective Aeration: The aerator does a great job of penetrating the soil, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the grassroots. My lawn already looks healthier and more vibrant.Easy to Use: The handle design and overall weight make it relatively easy to maneuver across the lawn. I found it comfortable to use for extended periods.Durable Build: The tines are sturdy and well-made, showing no signs of bending or wear even after multiple uses. The overall construction feels solid and built to last.Cost-Effective: Compared to hiring a professional service or renting equipment, this aerator is a cost-effective solution for regular lawn maintenance.Cons:Manual Effort Required: While the tool is effective, it does require a fair amount of manual effort, especially for larger lawns. It can be a bit tiring if you have a lot of ground to cover.Clogging: Occasionally, the tines can get clogged with soil, especially if the ground is very wet. It's not a major issue, but it does require some occasional cleaning to maintain efficiency.Overall, the Tine Lawn Aerator is a great addition to my lawn care routine. It's effective, well-built, and reasonably priced. If you're looking for a manual aerator to improve your lawn's health, this is a solid choice. Just be prepared for a bit of a workout if you have a large area to cover!

So this isn't perfect. You're going to be putting in work. I wouldn't recommend for a large yard AT ALL.The other con is that since this is a physical job (you push it in), it's going to really tough to do at all in dry, rocky, compacted soil.Having said all that, if you wait til it rains a good bit. Ooh boy, this thing works like butter and you'll have your yard done in no time.I can't stress enough how big a difference dry soil makes vs wet soil. It's like night and day.I gave this 5 stars because it works as advertised and is great value for the money.

This manual core aerator is easy to assemble, sturdy, and easy to use for lawn aeration. The holes do not clog. As you punch the next hole, the soil is pushed out of the spike. The tool is a nice size for my 5'5" height, and the included velcro pad protects your knee.

This product is good in concept and reasonably strong, however, the maximum number of “plunges” I was able to get was 6 before one side plugged. This was after two days of rain and working in the wettest part of my lawn. I learned that it is best to stop and clear the tubes as soon as you don’t get any dirt ejecting out the top. If you keep going, the plugged side gets so compacted in the tube it took a power drill with a long masonry bit to clear it.

Added car wax to inside of tines and this completely fixed clogging issue I had at first. Used right after good rain. Great tool.

I got this a week or 2 ago and just wanted to confirm that if you take a cylinder metal file and file the insides of the wholes until it glides thru smooth, the wholes will no longer clog. Before I filed it, they clogged within 4-6 pushes in the ground. After I filed it, I was able to finish half of my front yard without a single clog (had to be at least 100 pushes or more)!