Summers are hard on even the healthiest lawns. With excessive heat, lack of rain, and increased foot traffic, it’s no wonder that the grass in our yards show signs of stress, fatigue, and damage. Sure, it’s nice to get outside and play a family game of kickball and let the dogs run wild, but with overuse and increased foot traffic, your soil has probably become heavily compacted.
How Does Soil Become Compacted?
Soil compaction occurs as thatch, grass clippings, and organic matter builds up and creates a barrier at the base of your turf. This can reduce the water infiltration and drainage which prohibits water and necessary nutrients from making their way to and from your grassroots. As a result, your grass will become malnourished and dehydrated.
Signs Your Soil Might Be Compacted:
- Your grass becomes spongy.
- Water runs off or pools in certain areas.
- You see several bare or patchy areas of grass.
- Plants are not growing as fast as they typically would.
- Your soil is hard– you can test this by sticking a screwdriver into the ground. If it seems dry and cannot be easily penetrated, your soil is most likely compacted.
Solution: Core Aeration
If your soil is compacted, core aeration is the fix. But what is core aeration? It is a process that uses a machine to perforate tiny holes into your soil, pulling up tiny plugs throughout your lawn before redistributing the turf across your lawn. In doing this, water and important nutrients are able to make their way to the roots of your grass. You can also do this by poking holes in your yard using a sharp stick or special aeration boot attachments. Want top notch results? Core aeration provided by a professional lawn care company is the way to go.
Benefits Of Lawn Aeration:
- Breaks down the thatch buildup that is preventing your roots from absorbing vital nutrients and water
- Minimizes soil compaction
- Helps roots grow stronger
- Increases water and fertilizer intake
- Helps to eliminate water run-off and pooling
- Makes your lawn more resistant to drought conditions
When Should You Have Your Lawn Aerated?
It is best to aerate your lawn annually, or at the bare minimum, once every other year. Aeration should only be done during your grass’ growing season, as this gives your lawn ample time to recover after the service is performed. In Kentucky, the majority of our grasses, like Kentucky Bluegrass, grow in the spring and fall. Meaning that late summer or early fall are the best times to aerate your lawn. At A&A Lawn Care and Landscaping, we offer spring and fall aeration services that work best with the active growth period of your grass.
A & A Lawn Care and Landscaping Provide Our Clients With Top Notch Aeration Services
Our aeration process uses core aerators that are self-propelled machines made of hollow tines that rotate to push deep into the soil. This method is sure to provide your lawn with the boost it needs to thrive. Contact our team today for a quote or if you have any additional questions about how the process can benefit your lawn.
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About A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping
A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping can beautify your lawn and landscaping using our vast experience in turf grass management. Our complete lawn service is designed for both residential and commercial lawns and we keep your lawn healthy without harming your family, staff, or pets.