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Yard Butler Spike Aerator - Durable Lawn Aerator for Easy Lawn Care & Healthy Growth - Prevent Lawn Damage by Breaking Up Compaction - Ergonomic Gardening Tool
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| Brand | Yard Butler |
| Material | steel |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated,Rust-resistant |
| Manufacturer | Yard Butler |
| UPC | 033607009374 033607009381 |
About this item
- Gardening Tool for Lawn Health: This aerator helps prevent long-term damage to your lawn by breaking up compaction and dethatching your lawn
- Ergonomic Aerator Tool: With cushioned handles and a foot bar for extra leverage, this lawn care tool ensures that aerating your lawn is easy work
- Reduce Runoff & Evaporation: Spike aeration strengthens your lawn's tolerance to heat and drought; reduces runoff, evaporation, and puddling
- High-Quality Gardening Supplies: Yard Butler garden tools are designed to last a lifetime so you can stop buying plastic or cheap metal products that don't hold up
- Nurture with Yard Butler: Gardening tools and supplies designed to nurture your connection with the earth and passion for gardening
- Four 3-inch spikes penetrate and loosen compacted soil
- Spike aeration loosens soil and thatch to let air, water, and fertilizer down to the roots
- Spike aeration also stimulates root growth by separating the roots
- Your lawn will look better with less water and fertilizer
- Lifetime warranty
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Meet Our Spike Grass Aerator
Aerate for vibrant, healthy lawns.
Pull on your boots and get aerating! High traffic areas of lawn get compacted over time, depriving roots of water and air. A firm step onto the Spike Grass Aerator will break up compaction and dethatch your lawn, letting those precious resources reach deep into grass roots. Now you can say yes to the kid's slip-and-slide, let the dog pace to its heart's content, or host that garden party without worrying about long-term damage to your law.
Functional, Thoughtful Design
Perfect for Outdoor Gardens and Lawns
Wow the neighborhood with grass that really is greener on the other side. Yard Butler is the brand you can count and rely on every single time for premium quality lawn care tools that get the job done right effortlessly and efficiently time and time again.
Innovative, Advanced Tools
Forget about plastic or cheap metal products that don't hold up over the years - Yard Butler products are designed to last a lifetime. In the exceedingly unlikely event that you have a problem with our tools, we’ll make it right.
The No-Brainer Aerator
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Stronger GrowthHigh traffic in your yard can cause your grass to become compacted and thatch can build up, creating a barrier that keeps water and air from reaching the roots. Help prevent long-term damage to your lawn by using our spike grass aerator to break up compaction and dethatch your lawn. |
Easy to UseOur 36-inch yard aerator lets you tend to your lawn without back strain. The foot bar provides extra leverage so aerating your lawn is easy work. Spike aeration loosens soil and thatch to let air, water, and fertilizer down to the roots. |
Ultra DurableThe Yard Butler lawn aerator tool was built to last with durable steel construction. The powder-coated steel is heavy-duty and rust-resistant. Cushioned handles provide additional grip. Yard Butler products are designed to last a lifetime. |
About Us
Tough, Sustainable, Innovative, and Built For Life: the values that form the core of our vision devoted to connecting people with the earth. Yard Butler tools help people work with the land sustainably while helping stoke gardeners’ passions for their yards and gardens. Our primary mission is to design products that make it easier and more satisfying for you to fulfill your gardening dreams.
- Made for the long haul to last a lifetime
- Made using the finest materials available
- Smartly designed
- No detail overlooked
Gorgeous Lawns Are Just a Yard Butler Away
Have the Best Lawn in the Neighborhood
Aerate your lawn for stronger growth - Yard Butler’s Spike Grass Aerator gets you those healthy-looking lawns you’ve been dreaming of. Be the star on the block with the lawn that turns heads. Prepare your lawn for fertilizing and for re-seeding or over-seeding. Using a spike aerator reduces runoff, evaporation, and puddling while strengthening the lawn's tolerance to heat and drought. Look no further than Yard Butler to get the job done right time and time again!
- Promotes root growth reduces water runoff
- Promised to be free from any defect in materials or workmanship
- Heavy-duty and rust-resistant powder-coated steel
- No back strain design and functionality
- Four powerful and sturdy spikes for superior aerating
- Unrivaled build quality
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| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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| ASIN | B000CSYMRC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #196,719 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #193 in Manual Lawn Aerators |
| Manufacturer | Yard Butler |
| UPC | 033607009374 033607009381 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00033607009381 |
| Brand Name | Yard Butler |
| Model Number | 100051042 |
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| Finish Types | Powder Coated,Rust-resistant |
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| Material Type | steel |
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Product Description
Product Description
Nurture your garden and your gardening journey with the Yard Butler Spike Aerator. Crafted with durable steel construction, this lawn aerator is built to last with a heavy-duty powder-coated steel design that resists rust and wear. The cushioned handles ensure maximum comfort and grip, while the foot bar provides extra leverage to make aerating your lawn a breeze.
The Yard Butler Spike Aerator is perfect for garden enthusiasts looking to improve the health of their lawn. The four 3" spikes penetrate and loosen compacted soil, allowing air, water, and fertilizer to reach the roots of your plants, promoting their growth and overall health. This spike lawn aerator helps prevent long-term damage to your lawn by breaking up compaction and dethatching your lawn.
Using a spike aerator not only improves the health of your plants but also reduces runoff, evaporation, and puddling, resulting in a more vibrant, healthy lawn. It strengthens your lawn's tolerance to heat and drought, making it perfect for use in all types of outdoor environments. The Yard Butler Spike Aerator is also a must-have tool for gardeners looking to prepare their lawn for fertilizing and re-seeding or overseeding. Its easy-to-use design ensures that you can tend to your lawn without causing any strain or discomfort, making it the perfect addition to your gardening supplies and planters.
Yard Butler is devoted to helping people connect with the earth. Our innovative and tough gardening equipment helps inspire people to discover the joys of gardening or help them be successful on their gardening journey. Made in North America, all Yard Butler products are high-quality, sturdy, and reliable. Tend to your passion and fulfill your gardening dreams with Yard Butler gardening tools and supplies.
From the Manufacturer
Is Your Lawn Gasping For Air?The Yard Butler Spike Aerator has sharp spikes that slip into the ground to loosen the soil, and a smooth, strong "powder coated" resin finish that resists rusting . Old lawns and lawns where a lot of activity takes place become compacted. Also thatch from dead leaves builds up creating a barrier, keeping water and air from reaching the roots. The symptoms are thin turf with poor color and bare patches that don't respond to watering and fertilizer.
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Customers like the build quality, functionality, and ease of use of the outdoor living product. They mention it's built strong, works very well, and is easy to use. Some say it's great for small yards, good for very small patches of lawn, and a perfect tool for basic lawn aeration. Customers are also happy with the soil drainage, value for money, and design.
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Customers like the build quality of the product. They say it's built strong, but lightweight, and doesn't bend at all.
"Did great. Easy to use, very sturdy. I think my grass is happy too!" Read more
"...It is strongly constructed of steel with very sturdy, stout welds...." Read more
"...personally thought the metal was just fine and it was heavy and did not bend at all...." Read more
"Strong,sturdy and so easy to use! LOVE IT!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it works well to punch holes in the soil profile of their lawns.
"Did great. Easy to use, very sturdy. I think my grass is happy too!" Read more
"...Even though I have clay soil, this tool worked very well to punch holes in the soil profile of my lawn...." Read more
"I read some of the reviews here but I thought it was nice and worked well. For one, I used it a LOT...." Read more
"Obviously I purchased this to aerate my front and back yards. Works very well, but only on smaller yards...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it doesn't require extra strength.
"Did great. Easy to use, very sturdy. I think my grass is happy too!" Read more
"Strong,sturdy and so easy to use! LOVE IT!" Read more
"...The unit is sturdy and well built. It is extremely easy to use on my lawn..." Read more
"Easy to use! Helped my lawn!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the product. They say it's great for small yards, good for very small patches of lawn, and perfect for maintenance of small areas.
"...So it is perfect for small lawns, spot treatment, or areas where you couldn't get a gas powered aerifier into." Read more
"...Good choice for for small yards." Read more
"...I like the padded handles for pulling it out of the ground. It is a good height, and there is plenty of room for my foot on the bar...." Read more
"Good for small yards. I did the back yard at my home, and it took me around 2 hours. That’s with all the stops, cause it does get tiring...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention it's a great yard tool, perfect for basic lawn aeration, and easy to use. Some say it's useful for spot aeration and a good addition.
"...It's great for spot treating trouble areas (areas with drainage issues especially) but otherwise it would be like trying to mow your lawn with a..." Read more
"This thing is very well made. It’s perfect for spike aerating a small yard entirely or for certain spots of a big yard...." Read more
"Good tool but does not pull carrots of dirt instead it pokes holes. It helps drainage in wet spots. Well made tool that should last several years." Read more
"...It is useful for spot aeration...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the soil drainage of the product. They mention it's well-built and helps break up soil for planting both grass and vegetables. It also helps with watering and allows water and nutrients to get deeper.
"...I did not wiggle it. It made clean holes and did not dig up my lawn a bit...." Read more
"Easy to use! Helped my lawn!..." Read more
"...It loosened up my top soil. I then proceded to plant the grass seeds. After 1 week, grass has started growing and evenly too...." Read more
"I like this product and use it to loosen the lawn soil." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They mention it's an inexpensive way to aerate the lawn and a great buy.
"For the price this thing is awesome! very sturdy, and has a good weight to it. I don't see it or the needle tips bending in tough areas." Read more
"...It helps to save on spending money for sod! So far, I have saved $200 by using this on my lawn and not buying sod." Read more
"Exactly what I needed. Inexpensive, quick shipping and does the Job. This thing really does the job...." Read more
"...Built to last season after season. Great buy." Read more
Customers like the design of the product. They mention it's sturdy and well-designed to do what it's supposed to. Some say it's good for aerating their lawns.
"...far as the quality of this product is concerned, it is sturdy and well-designed to do what it is supposed to do...." Read more
"...After 1 week, grass has started growing and evenly too. My lawn is starting to look good, nice and green.I highly recommend this...." Read more
"...This design is not perfect...." Read more
"...Thanks to it and an iron supplement, our yard is looking better than ever." Read more
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I waited for some rain to thoroughly moisten the soil into the root zone; knowing that there was no way I could effectively use the aerator when the soil was dry and hard. It is key to have the soil moist through the lawn's root zone, especially in clay soil. So far I have completed aerating the backyard portion of my lawn. Being a "dot-the-eyes-and-cross-the-tees" kind of guy, I tracked how much time it took me to do the backyard lawn, which was a total of 4 hours 25 minutes. Based on the square footage of my backyard, my production rate with the aerator was an average of approximately 325 square feet per hour (slower in the compacted areas, faster in the not-compacted areas).
Even though I have clay soil, this tool worked very well to punch holes in the soil profile of my lawn. In those areas where the soil was most compacted it did require more serious downward pressure and effort with my foot (and some side-to-side wiggling) to get the 3-inch spikes all the way down into the soil. In the less compacted (or not compacted at all) areas the spikes went in to their full length with a minimum of downward foot pressure. I worked the entire backyard in parallel straight rows/columns, punching the row of 4 spikes at the recommended 6" to 8" apart (locating my parallel rows/columns about 3" to 4" apart). I found that is was easier to see where you'd punched your holes if the lawn was recently mowed.
So far I have had no problems at all with this aerator after 4 hours 25 minutes of use. It is strongly constructed of steel with very sturdy, stout welds. The only thing I would change is to have it built maybe 3 or 4 inches longer (the total length of the tool is 36 inches). I am 6 feet tall and have to bend over a bit when using it, which causes me some back soreness after prolonged use (I'm 66 years old and my back isn't in tip-top shape any more). Using the aerator is a bit of a workout and can cause you to break into a sweat if it's warm outside.
I'm very happy with this tool and will use it on my entire lawn, after which I will fertilize. Will its use improve the condition of my lawn? I think it will, but time will tell.
When I step on it, I stepped so the fork went straight into the dirt and back out straight. I did not wiggle it. It made clean holes and did not dig up my lawn a bit.
It was not heavy in that my mother who is 70 years old had no problem doing this for an hour. I am 40 though and after several hours, trust me, I felt it the next day. I did feel it in my leg and my hip and I did have to tug at times to pull it back out of the ground, so I felt it in my arms too. No, I'm not in the best shape physically, but I do go to the gym 4x a week, so, it was a bit of a workout for me. It would be better not to use this on a very large lawn.
unit over after full insertion you could break up the ground/thatch so that more air gets to the roots. With the new unit I just received, when you bend over, the steel tynes now bend over. I just used it for 15 minutes of aeration and the center two tynes were bend 15 degrees from the normal. Had to put it in a vice and bend them back. This means that within a year, the soft metal will most likely break and new tynes will have to be welded in place. This is a very BAD thing.
The old unit had ground tynes that formed needle sharp points. The new unit has stamped tynes that are not even round nor sharp. It is somewhat like a pyramid with a flat top and at the base of the pyramid the steel has been stamped so hard that the base is larger than the diameter of the tyne rods. This means you don't get easy penetration (like having to use 50% more foot-power to make the same 4 hole penetration in dry lawn. The really bad thing is that with the base of the pyramid being larger than the rod, that when you pull the aerator out of the ground that it generally pulls up the dirt like you had used a shovel to do the job. It ruins the top grass.
BOTTOM LINE: to make this unit cheaper, they have used soft cheap steel which will work harden and break easily. The quality of the tips on the rods is so poor that it tears up the grass.
I would not recoommend this product that current way it is manufactured.









