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Your cart is empty.4.3 out of 5 stars
- #12,434 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #6 in Manual Lawn Aerators
Mr.Mojo in CO.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
This unit looks to be high-quality and assembled very easily. The unit came with all the necessary hardware and tools to assemble the unit. It even came with an extra bolt and not to be safe. I was surprised it had so many different color options, which made me smile. The shipping was very quick and it came in a nice box without damage. It also came with instructions and a special tool to clear stuck dirt or rocks from the aeration cutting holes. The paint looks like it’s good paint and should hold up for quite some time. We still have a good bit of snow on the ground here and as soon as it melts, I will happily aerate my lawn for the very first time in 30 years. There are many dead areas that seem like they could use it. I will definitely come back to this review and update if there are any problems with the unit, and the progress of my lawn.
Jay
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
This manual lawn aerator does a great job of improving soil health by reducing compaction and allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively. The built-in tray for collecting soil plugs is a smart addition—it keeps the process cleaner and eliminates the hassle of raking up the cores afterward, you can leave the cores on your lawn for extra nutrients.The three sharp tines make it easier to penetrate compacted soil compared to traditional hollow tine aerators, especially when the ground is slightly moist. The sturdy metal construction feels durable, and the padded handle adds comfort when using it for extended periods. The included cleaning tool is a nice bonus for clearing out clogged tines or even for light weeding.Assembly is quick and simple, and the non-welded U-shaped design seems to add to its overall strength. It’s a great tool for homeowners looking to maintain a healthier, greener lawn without renting a gas-powered aerator.A solid choice for lawn care, especially if you want a durable and efficient manual aerator with a cleaner process for handling soil plugs.
H.T.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
I have two yards and one is smaller and the other is larger. I started with lots of excitement trying this out with the smaller yard. It really makes it easy where the section where you put your feet and push down so it goes in the soil. The location of where it is makes it easy to push without too much effort. I was mesmerized looking at all the soil it pulls out and stays in the tray. There are couple of times it does get stuck but the cleaning tool helps getting it out. I did get a little tired for using it on the larger yard. The handle has a good grip and helps not sliding off. Great quality and feels like this will hold up for a long long time. It’s easy to install and took me about 10-15 minutes. It’s easy to stick into the soil but it’s also cause my soil is moist.
T
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
I recently realized that my yard was in need of de-thatching and aerating, so it was great stumbling onto this tool. First off, it works. It works better than I expected, pulling out perfect little plugs, with the next step popping them into the tray to remove. the spacing on the prongs is in the recommended distance of 2-4 inches, with these being 2.5 inches on center between them, meaning you get around an 8 inch row to where you will start the next pass. If you have a small yard, this will get the job done, and makes more sense than buying a motorized aerator. I think it will do a better job than the simple spike aerators, since you are going to get more air, and more nutrients down in these holes when you fertilize. In short, this will do what it sets out to do. It ships in a few very easy to assemble pieces with included tools and takes
Doctor Rework
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
This plug aerator removes soil cores instead of just poking narrow holes in the ground. The sharp coring tines are pretty big and should allow for a lot more water and oxygen to reach the roots. Because the tines are so big, it does take more effort to step down on the tool. It will only go down deep enough if the soil is moist. Removing the aerator from the ground will take some wiggling. The cores are collected in a tray that will need to be emptied often, so bring a bucket with you. This aerator is well made with heavy duty steel, and was easy to assemble. The covered nuts on the handle kept bumping into my knee, but I flipped it around because the bolt heads don't stick out as much. Cleaning out the tines with the included tool was a pain. But I still highly recommend this aerator.
Thomas and Taylor
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
This has a sturdy handle, durable material, good area to aerate without breaking your back trying to use it. The plugs leftover will be a great addition to the compost bin, and my yard will love it.Comes with a small set of instructions to show how to attach the handle when it arrives initially, as you will need to connect the bits before it is a functional tool, though it’s very simple and comes with good quality hardware.As for the functionality of it, it works and works well. Again it’s not overbearing to use, the collection bin is just large enough to get it done comfortably, one step at a time. This is very ideal for smaller yards and/or garden areas, it certainly won’t help you on an acre or more, at least not immediately. It’s a manual tool and will take manual work. But it does work and does a great job. I appreciate the tool it comes with to clear the plugs out when you need to. It’s a solid tool necessary for a well-draining yard and happy soil, and this is a great choice to get the job done well.
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