Customer Reviews
soil aerator 
2008-06-23
Does what it does well, but it is a labor intensive tool and other, more expensive, solutions exist.
Effective aerator and some useful tips. 
2008-06-16
My Turf Hound Aerator was purchased in Feb. 2008. I waited until after the rainy season to aerate my lawns in April and May. Very easy to use: grab the top handle and step on the bottom crossbar to punch holes in the lawn (with the two sharpened tubes on the bottom). That facilitates air, water, and fertilizer to reach the root systems for greener lawns.
Some things I've noticed (as have others):
Works best in semi-moist soil. Too dry and cutting becomes difficult; too wet and the soil plugs get stuck and don't come out the top of the tubes.
Try to step in the middle of the crossbar so the cutting tubes are perpendicular to the ground for even holes, less bending of the sharpened ends of the tubes, and less clogging.
When the sharpened ends of the tubes get bent, the soil plugs don't come out. Simple solution: don't try to pry out the stuck plugs with a screw driver, that may roughen the inside of the tubes or bend the cutting edges. Rinsing with water doesn't push out the stuck plugs either. Rather, go to a patch of lawn with slightly moist soil, step a few times and the moist plugs are pushed out. Now turn the aerator over and tap on the crossbar with a rubber mallet to get the remaining soil plugs out.
When the sharpened ends do get bent from tough soil/grass/rocks, I use an 10" old steel tubing just slightly smaller in diameter than the cutting tubes and tap it through the top with a rubber mallet. That straightens out the bent edges somewhat uniformly.
The Turf Hound Aerator does have a lifetime exchange guarantee so one can get a replacement at the cost of shipping it back to the manufacturer.
One last note: I DON'T leave the extruded soil plugs in my front lawns because they resemble dog doodoo and some thoughtless neighbors may mistake them as an invitation to use my front lawns as a pet porta-potty.
Check out my lawn in the customer submitted pics. Good Luck!
Sturdy, Works well 
2008-06-14
Very durable product, works well. I'm tall, 6'3'' and it would be great if they had the product in an extra long version. It's relaxing to use it just takes time to get the yard finished. We don't have a huge yard so it its not to bad.
turf hound 2008-06-09
This turf hound works pretty good.The only problems i had was when using it on hard soil-the dirt and grass gets plugged up in the tubes...Keep a long screw driver handy to un-plug them.It did work really good on medium hard to soft soils.
hounddog turf aerator 2008-05-25
I was skeptical when i bought this but, WOW, it work's! I was able to do all the areas the big machine could'nt get to and add holes to problem areas. It was a great purchase.
A Real Dog 
2008-05-12
Use the Hound Dog Products "Turf Hound" to makes room for grass roots to grow thicker and healthier, for a thicker, healthier lawn. The Turf Hound removes 4-inch plugs of turf to loosen compacted soil and break down thatch, allowing for the free flow of water, air, and fertilizer to the roots of your lawn and curing its trouble spots. It is the secret solution to having golf-course-quality turf. The Turf Hound's unique U-shaped handle is designed for easy stepping and comfort; it also features a rust-proof finish and durable, lightweight construction for long-lasting wear, as well as a large footstep for greater ease. The Turf Hound comes with 4-inch steel coring tubes. A limited lifetime warranty is included.
Does what it claims 2008-03-30
I only needed to aerate a 40'x 3' strip of grass. This little device did as good a job as a power core aerator for less than it would have cost to rent one and doesn't need petrol. Of course I now have a tool I can use year after year for this annual maintenance and it takes very little space to store. It is sturdily built and should last for years.
Hound Dog to the rescue 2007-11-11
The Hound Dog turf aerator is very simple to use. You can practically walk with it held in your hands and a foot on the hound dog and cover a large area rather quickly. The only problem I found was roots. Roots can clog it up very easily, tree roots that is. Keep a half inch stick handy to unclog it. I doubt it will ever wear out.
JL
Good work out tool 2007-07-05
I purchased this product to aerate my lawn at my convenience and for it's size. Small fits anywhere in my shed and very light...I hated having to rent those big gas aerators twice a year. I've aerated my lawn twice and had my daughter do it once as well. It is a good workout...which I enjoy, and I'm saving money on those gas contraptions. The aerator works best if you lean left and right as you step down, and the clay plugs that come out seem to already help my thatch. Also, make sure you work with this device after a good rain, it helps when the soil is wet.
Excellent Product 2007-06-11
This plug aerator works by "pushing" a plug out throught the top of a cylindrical tube located on either side of the step plate on the bottom. a well thought out design, the loop handle allows your knee to be above the push plate, making it easy to step on the device with enough force to cause the plug to push another through the tube. Although designed for a small space, I plan to use it to aerate my 7,000 square foot lawn this summer. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but it's good exercise, and the lawn gets aerated. It's sturdy without being heavy, will probably last forever (or at least longer than I'll be using it).
