Posted in Yard Care 101
Even with proper watering, mowing, fertilizing and weed control, a warm weather season’s worth of getting out in the yard can take a toll on your lawn. Foot traffic, child’s play and pets pouncing on your grass can create hard, compacted soil, making it difficult for air, moisture and nutrients to reach the roots of your turf. Plus, chances are that thatch has built up during the growing season – making it even more difficult for your grass to get what it needs to thrive. That’s why ending the season with lawn aeration could be the best thing to do for an even healthier lawn this spring. So what is aeration? Aeration of lawns removes small cores of soil and thatch to allow freer flow of air, moisture and nutrients down to the roots of your grass plants. And there’s a bonus: The cores brought to the surface after an aeration contain microorganisms that help breakdown thatch, while creating organic matter that enriches your soil. Spring and early fall are both ideal times for aeration of lawns. But if you live in a warmer climate and your grass hasn’t gone dormant, later fall works great, too. The time you take with an aerator for lawns later in the season will pay off next spring with healthier, thicker and greener lawn that’s ready for warm weather action. Need some how-to advice? Check out our core aeration video.
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