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Brand:Yard Butler
Located in:Outdoor Accents, Gardening Tools, Tools

Lawns where a lot of activity takes place can become compacted. Over time thatch can also build up to create a barrier, keeping water and air from reaching the roots. Core aeration reduces compaction and thatch to let air, water, and fertilizer down to the root zone. Healthy roots are essential to good lawn growth. Core aeration also stimulates root growth by “pruning” the roots. As an added benefit, the removed cores deposit valuable micro-organisms on the lawn surface.

Professionals aerate both Spring and Fall, depending on the type of grass, but aeration is good for most lawns anytime. Check with your lawn care professional for the best schedule for your area. For large lawns, simply choose a new smaller section to aerate as part of your regular maintenance. The difference between aerated and not-aerated sections will be quickly seen.


Product Features

  • Removes two 1/2" plugs, 31/2" long
  • Reduces soil compaction, water run-off and puddling
  • Lets air, water and fertilizer down to the roots
  • Breaks down thatch
  • Promotes vigorous root growth, strengthening tolerance to drought and heat stress
  • Extra durable, all steel construction
  • Guaranteed Forever!

Product Specifications

Dimensions 37 x 10 x 1
Weight 4 lbs.

Operating Instructions

  1. Water lawn thoroughly and allow to soak in.
  2. Place foot in stirrup and step down firmly; pull straight up.
  3. Repeat every 6" to 12" or more often in highly compacted areas.
  4. Each new core ejects the previous one. Leave cores on top of lawn; do not rake up.
  5. Clean out ejector tubes after final use or if tube becomes clogged.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 14 reviews)
86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable grip(9), Durable(4), Easy to use(3), Solid construction(8), Weather resistant(7)
Best Uses:
Gardening(3), Lawn maintenance(9), Outdoors(3)
Describe Yourself:
Avid gardener(4), Getting started(3)
 
It really works great
By Loretta, GrandmotherVerified Purchaser from Augusta, GA on 1/3/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Gardening, Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We purchased a home that was built in the seventies and I believe our yard hasn't had any maintenance except mowing since then. I purchased this tool because our front lawn is so hard and compacted we couldn't even get a pick into it. Many spots the grass has died and its to hard to even get a spot to plant a few flowers. We recently had a couple of days of rain, so we tried it out. Wow! It worked so easily that even us old folks can use it without a problem. Now I'm waiting for spring to really put it to the test, when we add fertilizer and flowers.

 
"I would buy this product again "
By Optimistic City GardenerVerified Purchaser from Chicago, ILL. on 11/20/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Gardening, Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Average gardener
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased this product with the hope that it would serve my lawn care needs without my having to rent a BIG and BULKY motorized unit that weighs approximately 300 pounds. This tool works well after you prep your soil by giving it a good soaking. The soil should be moist at least 4-6 inches deep. Sometimes, small rocks or pebbles may be a little problem,but not a major headache. Overall,I would recommend this tool for small to medium sized lawn and garden jobs.

 
good for small areas
By Bill the vole chaser from Warrenton, Va on 10/26/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good for small yards or for doing a larger yard one section at a time. Works well when ground is not too hard (I had to water for a while as we've had a drought). Make sure you clean out the tubes when you are done or you may have to use a hammer and long screwdriver to clean out the dried dirt the next time you use it.

 
Works Great
By BakeVerified Purchaser from South Bethany, DE on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Worked great. The ground was not even moist due to a drought the past several months, but it still easily made the plugs. I would recommend this product to anyone.

 
Very good - Works as advertised
By Bob GVerified Purchaser from Boston Area on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Easy to use, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A very good tool for core aerating small areas and around sprinklers/sprinkler lines. Works very well and with minimum effort. Easy clean-up as well. Robust construction: should last for many seasons.

 
GreatTool-Requires Prep Work & LotsLabor
By Kent The HandymanVerified Purchaser from Rehoboth Beach, DE on 10/11/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Does the job, Solid Construction
Cons:
Requires lots of time
Best Uses:
Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Always maintain my lawn.
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

In addition to wetting your lawn before use, I would also recommend you spray w/ WD40 oil into the 2 aerator pipe holes - this further ensures the cores much more easily pass through. Also, you need to carry w/ you a screw driver & hammer because @ times small rock will get stuck in the aerator pipe holes which can be, with not too much difficulty, hammered out w/ screw driver. This had to be done numerous times.

 
"Make sure your soil is really moist"
By Compacted Soil Sam from Seattle, WA on 9/16/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip
Cons:
Build Quality
Best Uses:
Gardening, Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The weld around one of the hollow spikes began to part on my newly purchased aerator after about 5 minutes of use. I returned it. I guess the soil really needs to be drenched, not just moist. There appear to be 2 spot welds for each spike... the tool needs to be made in a more robust fashion, it is under designed for the task.

 
It's a great addition to my yard tools
By Mr. Natural LawnVerified Purchaser from Hamden, Connecticut on 8/9/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Avid Gardener
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very handy tool

 
This product works very well.
By Ron the golfer!Verified Purchaser from Brookfield,Wi. on 5/15/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Solid Construction, Weather Resistant
Best Uses:
Lawn Maintenance
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Core Aerator defective
By JimVerified Purchaser from Albuquerque on 3/15/2007
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Low Quality
Best Uses:
aerating yards
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I had to buy a file and file out some sloppy welding on one the prongs. It was blocking the movement of the plug of grass through the prong. It was just sloppy workmenship. Now it works fine. I bought this online so I couldn't return it.

 
I would recommend this product
By henryn46 from Sun City Center Fl. on 2/20/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Assemble, Easy to use
Best Uses:
Outdoors
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Make sure lawn is damp not wet. Unit will become clogged once in a while but its easy to clear.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
packed, sandy soil conditions
By JC from Helendale, CA on 2/20/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy To Assemble
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Yardwork
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Whilst this product is very useful, I have found it oftentimes hard to get into the heavily packed sandy soil of my yard in California's Mojave desert. This product works best when the yard is moist after a week's worth of watering. Somehow, I thought it would be less of a chore to use and clean. One side is constantly getting packed with soil and stops working. When it gets clogged, that side can be very hard to unclog--even with a hose and hanger!
Overall, this can be a useful tool, so long as the buyer/user understands that it is not entirely problem free.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great inexpensive aerator.
By Turtle from Navarre, FL on 2/19/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
Cons:
Works great
Best Uses:
Outdoors
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Works best if the soil is moist. Plgs pop out of the top!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent product !
By Mike from Cleveland, OH on 2/17/2007
Pros:
Easy to use
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Yardwork
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have compacted clay soil. Wasn't sure if the product would work. I must say it surpassed all expectations !!

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