manual aerators?

[jrmower]

what do you guys think about using manual aerators for residential accounts that are not large?

[gregn]

What kind are you talking about? Like a Bluebird or Ryan, absolutely recommend! Aerator sandals, not recommended!

[jrmower]

This is what I am talking about

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3186&item=4374548907&rd=1

[longbeardsc]

Personally I don't think it would get the job done. I would stick with a core aerator.

[hardboiled]

If you have soil conditions that would allow something as chincy as that to penetrate it, you most likely won't need aeration. If that simply pokes a hole rather than remove a plug you are then compacting the soil around the hole. That works against the reason you are aerating in the first place. Dont waste your money.

[BravesFan]

After you were done "aerating", you could probably comb your hair with that thing

Core aeration is the only way to go.

Dennis

[Ryan Lemons]

yep he's right

[work it]

Not only does it need to be a core aerator, but you also have to have enough weight to penitrate a minimum of 3". Don't waste your time or money with garbage like that.

[jrmower]

yeah I figured it was junk