Simple Lawn Solutions Liquid Aerating Soil Loosener- Aerator Soil Conditioner- No Mechanical or Core Aeration- - Any Grass Type, All Season- Great for Compact Soils, Standing Water, Poor Drainage.

I was skeptical but this stuff works SO well. There was a bit of an immediate change, but the true results have come a few weeks later. We could not get the pegs for our pitching net into the ground without using a rubber mallet; now they slide in easily. The lawn is so much healthier now and taking water in properly again.

Bought it to try and improve the soil compaction particularly in grassed areas and found it straightforward to mix, however gauging area coverage is not as easy so may have got it 'just about right'. Too soon at this point to determine its effectiveness.

I've been an avid gardener and 'beautiful lawn' enthusiast for decades. I like using products that are all organic, safe, effective and priced well. I first heard of SLS products while watching some Ryan Knorr youtube vids on lawn renovation - my fall project - and decided to try the products. Reviews were good, but the 'pull the trigger and buy' moment for me was learning it was a family owned business and reading others reviews on their helpful customer service. After narrowing down the products best suited to this project, I reached out to Pam H. at SLS and heard back within a few minutes with answers to my questions. No automated answers either! She is a delight and very knowledgeable about each product. With her help and encouragement, I first used the Soil Loosener, followed a few weeks later with the Root Hume and Micronutrient Booster both applied on the same day. This weekend, I will be applying the 3-18-18 lawn food. While I had never been a fan of products that had to be applied by spraying or misting, with Pam's help I now consider myself a pro. The trick to it was less reading or the Ortho Dial &Spray directions and more watching of related youtubes, then running it all by her for last minute tips. I know that sounds like a lot of 'hand holding' over something so simple - but while sad, still true. Bottom line: I found the application to be a piece of cake - what had I been waiting for????? The Soil Loosener...I'm not kidding...is a miracle product. I was shocked to see that the directions only called for using a very small amount, but it worked like a charm. I sprayed it on all my lawn areas and even in my flower beds to improve water and air flow. I watered it in well, but still timed it to go down right before a heavy rain. Weeks later and eight days after receiving a 3" rainfall, I used a moisture meter and found that not only was the soil soft enough for the probe to easily insert 5-6 inches, but the soil was moist all the way down - something I'd had a hard time achieving due to compacted, hydrophobic soil and run-off. So Soil Loosener gets 5 stars for sure. I opted for the Root Hume and Micronutrient Booster to improve the over-all health of the soil and give my new grass seed the best growing conditions possible. I don't have a way of determining how much these products changed the condition of the soil, except to say that my new grass is dense, emerald green and gorgeous. I'll be applying the 3-18-18 as stated above to give the lawn the best pre-winter treatment in anticipation of the coming 3 months in the 20's & 30's. Very recent studies have shown that higher doses of nitrogen are good in September and even October, but as the temperature drops, the need for nitrogen decreases while the need for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) increase. The P for root development and the K for over-all stamina and health. I'm truly delighted with these products and plan to use the 16-4-8 lawn food as we come out of winter for green-up, growth, root development, vigor and strength. I encourage you to give these a try, contact Pam by email or phone if you have questions (both contacts are on the web page). You won't be disappointed.

Has helped loosen the soil and promote new growth, while helping to re-establish the dormant areas!

Some people say that this product is the same as baby soap or shampoo. I refuse to use shampoo To save $$$ the placebo effect would bother me, plus shampoo has fragrance in it. My lawn is a sign of pride and respect. Because I built it from Nothing by hand, by myself. . 10th yr running the best. Ive seen people feel in on my cameras, I even had a women say “it looks like a bed and laid down on it 50yr old women, in the middle of the day. Point is its my thing. Nothing goes on this lawn without me having experience with it. Except for this time. Aeration is important, lawn has to breath, soil compacts but the machines they seem to destroy lawns. However, I knew i should do something this yr to loosen up the soil as It has become so thick I do worry about it choking the lawn( happened many yrs ago) My lawn has gotten so dense that a weed couldn't grow if it wanted to. If your soil is too compact or the lawn is too thick. Not thatch, I bag everything and thatch every spring with my own machine. What others should know; It does NOT matter how much you water your lawn. Because, the water has to be able to get down deep down the roots. If it can not your lawn will not look right and could die off. mature roots are deeper takes 3 yrs for lawn to establish the new seed to get the roots down. I know my lawn, I know how it feels to walk on( only when mowing lol, as no one is messing up my Fenway Stadium Stripes.) what to do- first Get the ortho garden hose attachment empty bottle.( they do sell it at lowes too. White bottle with red top. Its small and only 12bux. U do not need a backpack pump sprayer. Forget all that. Jus fill the ortho bottle with this product. Do not mix water, the ortho does it itself, at the proper ratio as it has a dial uou set. Its idiot proof if you read the directions. set it the dial liquid aeration READ THE BOTTLE instruction. Turn the water on full blast. What I did was act as If I was hand watering the lawn. I hit every inch. But keep it moving but slow steady pace. When done I said please do not let me loose my title. Believe me YOUR NEIGHBORS COMPETE! I will say this…..within 2 days after applying this. I presses my hand down on my grass all the way down and it felt like a sponge. I said ohhh… it def loosened up the soil( was actually impressed. Then 5 days or so I waited and cut it. So I had to walk all over the lawn and with every step it felt so soft. Not muddy, soft.. So, I knew it did loosen the soil. That was 2 months ago I will continue to use this product. It does what it says. You wanna put shampoo on it fine. Not doing that to my lawn. Even if it is the same also too shampoo has fragrances and other things. This did not smell bad and it did not smell like shampoo. All I can attest to is the 100% it softened the soil this year I have had 0 problems. People assume a lawn like mine maintains itself. I am always observing it. If i see brown patch or anything. I know what to do. Alot of work. Im telling my fellow lawn nuts out there that this did not hurt my lawn one bit. I believe it helped. If the soil is softer which is was then that is what you want. You need air to get in, you need water to get in and deep. You can do this yourself, u don't need to pay or rent an aeration machine. It got my vote. Pics where taken months after. To show it held up and is NOT choking itself. and that is all I care about.