Do I need to aerate my lawn every year? Is it good to aerate the lawn in the spring? Do I need to Aerate in the fall? When is the best time of year to aerate? Is Lawn core aeration good? In this video we unearth the answers to these questions. By definition, aeration is a naturally occurring event in biology. In terms of Lawncare, it often means mechanical intervention.
The benefits of aeration are as follows: increased airflow to the root zone, increased potential for root mass, a decrease in compaction of the soil.
The most common form of compaction of the soil is going to be through heavy traffic. This may be caused by heavy foot traffic, heavy machinery, or various other practices that would be considered outside the realm of residential lawn wear and tear.
Generally speaking, heavy clay soils will have the most potential to become compacted overtime but compaction isn't exclusive to clay . Having a good fertility program and making sure that your grass is healthy and well tended, with a focus on a strong root system will do more than any mechanical aerator can. If you are taking the time year over a year to run an aerator across your lawn, you need to evaluate how you are treating your lawn the rest of the time and what you could be doing differently to prevent future compaction issues.
heavily compacted soil will lead to greater costs over time. The need for increased fertilizer and water will begin to add up as root growth is hindered. stunted, thin turf can be a sign of compaction if all other practices are being followed.
too much mechanical aeration can be as detrimental or even more damaging than none at all.
Stay to the end of the video for spring feeding tips. You may not want to fertilize heavy in the early spring….
