03/12/2016
Aeration
WHAT IS AERATION?
Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve natural soil aeration. It’s commonly called “core aeration” in the lawn service industry, and you may have heard of it as soil cultivation (coring, spiking and slicing). Most homeowners simply call it aeration.
AERATION BENEFITS:
Core aeration can help make your lawn healthier and reduce its maintenance requirements through these means:
Improved air exchange between the soil and atmosphere.
Enhanced soil water uptake.
Improved fertilizer uptake and use.
Reduced water runoff and puddling.
Stronger turfgrass roots.
Reduced soil compaction.
Enhanced heat and drought stress tolerance.
Improved resiliency and cushioning.
Enhanced thatch breakdown.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU AERATE A LAWN?
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO AERATE LAWNS?
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
AERATION EQUIPMENT AFFECTS THE OUTCOME...
SOIL COMPACTION
Turfgrass in compacted soil grows slowly, lacks vigor and becomes thin or does not grow at all. Core aeration ( removes small cores of soil, depositing them on the surface of the turf. This improves the depth and extent of turfgrass rooting , and it can help save money on your water bill.
Turfgrass in compacted soil grows slowly, lacks vigor and becomes thin or does noted grow at all. Core aeration removes small cores of soil, depositing them on the surface of the turf. This improves the depth and extent of turfgrass rooting , and it can help save money on your water bill . This can be done spring or fall or even both. Ask one of our pros about our lawncare programs.