Soil compaction can lead to a sparse, weedy lawn. Aeration increases the porosity, allowing water, air and nutrients to penetrate the surface and reach plant roots. Aeration can als… 展开

The compacted ground is hard and may feel like walking on concrete. In addition, puddles may form after rain. It is common along pathways where grass is sparse, around gates an… 展开

Nadja Abele/Getty Images “Shoes with spikes on the soles are totally ineffective for aerating the turf,” according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since the spikes on lawn a… 展开

Early spring and early fall are optimum times for cool-season grasses commonly grown in the north. Fall is particularly appropriate because it relieves compaction from summer act… 展开