It's a fact, aeration is one of the best things you can do for your lawn!

Lawn aeration is the secret weapon in making your lawn healthy. Aeration involves making holes in the lawn either by pushing a rod into it or by "coring:, extracting a plug of soil.

By aerating your lawn you provide the following benefits to your lawn and its root system:

• Oxygen gets to the roots and the soil allowing it to "breathe" Organic fertilizers and nutrients get access to the root system Water is able to better soak the soil and reach the root system Helps to break up thatch
• Tight, compacted soil is loosened up allowing the root system to grow
• Aerate in the Spring or late Summer or Fall
• In arid/dry climates aerate twice a year
•  Aeration reduces the compaction of the soil, especially in areas where clay is present.
• It also helps reduce puddling and helps get fertilizer to the grass root system.

Time Frame:

Experts recommend aerating at least once a year, generally in the fall. You can also throw down grass seed and fertilizer around the same time. For areas of the county where clay is the prevalent soil or the grass gets heavy use, you can aerate in the spring as well.

Consider aeration if:

• Your thatch layer is more than half an inch
• You have heavy clay soil
• Erosion issues
• Puddling when it rains even a little
• If the grass is driven on or heavily used, causing it to look thin or unhealthy.

 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.