Core Aeration
Soil Compaction is the enemy of beautiful grass. Compaction can be caused by a variety of factors: Pets, children, repeated lawn mowing patterns and harsh temperatures are just a few examples. When soil becomes compacted, even slightly, it inhibits the flow of air, water and vital nutrients that support thicker, healthier turf growth. Even a layer of compacted soil just 1/4 to 1/2 inches thick can have a significant negative impact on the health and beauty of your lawn. That's where Core Aeration comes in. When perform an aeration, we run the aerator over entirety of the lawn while the hollow tines punch through the compacted soil leaving behind plugs of soil. This process will alleviate compaction, so that all of those vital components can reach grass roots much more easily.
How Often Should I aerate? Depends on a number of factors. Do you have dogs that play outside often? Children that have an epic playspace in your backyard? Do you live in Texas? 🤠 If you answered yes to 1 and especially all 3, then your lawn would definitely benefit from an annual Core Aeration. Twice a year is an option as well and will not have any adverse effects on your lawn.
When should I aerate? Spring and Fall are both candidates because they have favorable weather conditions for rapid turf growth, which is what you want for optimal results. Aerations performed during the summer could cause drying out of lawns. The core aeration process leaves the soil begging for more water which is not what you want when it is 100° outside. For this reason coupled with slowed growth during the summer, Spring and Fall are left as the most logical seasons for aeration.