Traffic over any turf eventually causes soil
compaction, which keeps your lawn from being as healthy as possible. Aeration is a mechanical method of correcting
soil compaction by pulling out cores of soil from your turfgrass.
Your lawn will benefit
in the following ways:
Soil compaction:
The holes created by the aeration process loosens the soil, providing growth conditions which favor turf rather than weeds. Aeration allows the air in the soil to exchange with the atmosphere, stimulating root growth and increasing blade growth.
Water savings:
Core aeration reduces surface water runoff and allows better penetration of water into the soil, resulting in better water utilization.
Thatch:
A small layer of thatch (1/4" to 3/4") is acceptable and even beneficial! This thin layer of thatch acts as a cushion to the crown of the grass plant and also shades the soil and roots of the turf from intense summer sun. Aeration helps to keep your thatch layer at this desirable level. If your thatch is 3/4" or more, this accumulation can harbor turf-damaging insects and diseases as well as reduce the vigor of the turf.
Q: How often should Aeration be done?
For most lawns, once a year will correct soil compaction, thatch build-up, and associated problems.
Q: When is the best time to Aerate?
Aeration can be done during most of the growing season. As long as your soil is moist enough to ensure deep penetration, your lawn will see the outlined results.
The Pro-Care staff is always ready to assist you with your lawn. Please call us if we may provide any information to enhance your lawn's health or appearance.
Soil compaction:
The holes created by the aeration process loosens the soil, providing growth conditions which favor turf rather than weeds. Aeration allows the air in the soil to exchange with the atmosphere, stimulating root growth and increasing blade growth.
Water savings:
Core aeration reduces surface water runoff and allows better penetration of water into the soil, resulting in better water utilization.
Thatch:
A small layer of thatch (1/4" to 3/4") is acceptable and even beneficial! This thin layer of thatch acts as a cushion to the crown of the grass plant and also shades the soil and roots of the turf from intense summer sun. Aeration helps to keep your thatch layer at this desirable level. If your thatch is 3/4" or more, this accumulation can harbor turf-damaging insects and diseases as well as reduce the vigor of the turf.
Q: How often should Aeration be done?
For most lawns, once a year will correct soil compaction, thatch build-up, and associated problems.
Q: When is the best time to Aerate?
Aeration can be done during most of the growing season. As long as your soil is moist enough to ensure deep penetration, your lawn will see the outlined results.
The Pro-Care staff is always ready to assist you with your lawn. Please call us if we may provide any information to enhance your lawn's health or appearance.