Lightweight Spike Aerator from Home Depot Beats Traditional Push Aerators

The traditional push aerator may be heavy and cumbersome to use, weighing over 300 pounds when fully loaded. However, Home Depot offers a lightweight alternative in the form of the Ames steel spike aerator.

This manual spike aerator is made of welded steel with an arched handle for leverage and features four 3-inch long steel tines at the bottom. It operates by stepping on the spike head to push holes directly into the ground, unlike plug aerators that remove and deposit small cores out of the soil.

The Ames spike aerator only weighs six pounds, making it easy to maneuver and store. As a hand tool, it eliminates the need for engine maintenance or repair. At under $30, it's an affordable option compared to other aerators on the market, including the expensive Ryan Lawnaire IV that costs thousands of dollars.