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.