The soil in our area is mostly clay. This clay soil is prone to compaction, which leads to surface water retention and keeps water and nutrients from reaching the roots. This can cause weaker, shallow roots and disease.
Lawns also get heavy in thatch and can suffer from the disease, thin grass, and poor and uneven coloring. Heavy thatch can harbor harmful diseases and insects while keeping nutrients and water from reaching the soil layer.
Core aeration is the single best thing you can do for your lawn to alleviate these problems. Core aeration works by pulling cores from soil that allow water, air, and nutrients to reach roots. It also accelerates the breakdown of thatch.
This can help promote root growth and ultimately lead to a healthier lawn. Aeration is recommended at least once a year, twice for lawns with heavy compaction or disease-prone. Aerations should be done during times of root growth such as spring and/or fall. Fall aerations can be paired with seeding for best results.
Before aeration, please remove any items, including toys and pet mess, if possible, from the lawn—Mark any inground sprinklers, invisible dog fences, or drains.
