Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lawn with brown patchy grass - Bilal Photos/Getty Images Is your lawn looking patchy? Soil compaction is one common reason for ...

Taking pride in your backyard means maintaining a healthy and green lawn, which can require a lot of time and effort. The constant need to mow and water isn't the only thing you should be considering ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your yard is made of heavy, clay-like soil that’s easily compacted, you could benefit from a lawn ...

Two main types of aerators are plug aerators and spike aerators. They both come in an array of models and can be an ideal choice for different circumstances. This John Deere tow-behind model is a ...

Ditch the heavy equipment and aerate your lawn with 4 common tools you probably already have in your garage. It's easy, effective, and affordable.

Q: I had some work done in my yard in September. Knowing it was too late to plant centipede seed, I broadcast wheat straw. I’ll wait until May, go over the yard very well with a borrowed spike aerator ...

Which lawn aerators are best? Many people take pride in having a nice verdant yard. However, grass and other plants don’t always grow well, especially if the soil is compacted. That’s where having a ...

If your yard is made of heavy, clay-like soil that’s easily compacted, you could benefit from a lawn aerator. These tools remove small cores of soil, or create tiny holes in your lawn, to allow oxygen ...