Aerators are less forceful, but are able to be used to maintain healthy turf." Handley says: “Tillers I’d say are a better tool overall as they do both jobs in one, by rotovating the soil you ...

The bad news? Aerators are costly, difficult to store and only used once or twice a year. While those with small yards might get by with an inexpensive, easy-to-store hand aerator, it makes more ...