Lawn Core Aeration is a simple process of removing small cores of soil and grass to allow air, water and nutrients into the root zone. Another way of aerating a lawn is to use a spike aerator that punches spikes into the lawn to make small holes. However, this method isn’t considered as effective as core aerating.
What are the Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn?
The biggest benefit to aerating your lawn is allow sufficient oxygen to reach the grass roots. Heavy soil compaction severely reduces the pore space around grass roots which limits the amount of oxygen in that region. Roots require oxygen to grow and absorb water and nutrients. Core aeration benefits lawns by:
Increasing the activity of soil microorganisms that decompose thatch
Enhancing water infiltration from rainfall and irrigation
Improving root growth
Increasing water, oxygen and nutrient movement in the root zone
Helping to prevent run off of fertilizers and pesticides
How do you determine if your lawn needs aeration?
Most lawns can benefit from lawn aeration. However, the biggest reasons to aerate are heavily used lawns, thatch layers greater than 1/2 inch and soils that are mostly clay. An easy way to test your soil is to peal back a section and check the depth of roots. If the roots are only a couple inches deep then your lawn could probably benefit from core aeration.
When should you aerate?
For cool season grasses like we have here in New Hampshire the best time to aerate is in late August or early September when the grass is coming out of the summer dormancy. The grass begins to grow at a rapid rate again and there is little competition from weeds. Lawns should be aerated when the soil is slightly moist, either a day after rainfall or irrigation.
E-mail or send fax for request of service.
Do you know whom you have hired to do work around your home? Shop for Cheap - Get Cheap! Remember, shopping for cheap is not necessarily the best answer.
