Man aerating lawn with soil plugs sitting on top of the grass - Scott Habermann/Shutterstock If you want a lush, healthy lawn, certain maintenance tasks can't be avoided. Proper watering, fertilizing, ...

If you want a lush, healthy lawn, certain maintenance tasks can't be avoided. Proper watering, fertilizing, and mowing are the most obvious, but aerating your lawn can be just as important. Aeration ...