Fortunately, compact soil can be addressed and fixed. Westturf Landscape Management has addressed compact soil issues since 1972. We have seen it all and know what you can do to solve compaction problems. To bust up compact soil, we recommend aerating the soil. Of course, there are several ways to aerate soil, and we’ll break down the key methods to aerate your soil.

Use a garden fork: You can often use something as simple as a garden fork to aerate your soil. To aerate your soil with a fork, you only need to push the fork in and wiggle it back and forth. Of course, the garden fork method makes more sense in smaller spaces.

Core aerator machine: You can use a core aerator machine to aerate compact soil. These machines remove small plugs of soil, creating air pockets for better root growth.

Spike aerator: These common aerators use sharp spikes to penetrate the soil. Spike aerators can loosen up compact soil without removing it. Spike aerators are suitable for small lawn areas.

Aerator shoes: You can use footwear with spikes to aerate soil. This aeration method is an excellent option for areas with high traffic.