Taking care of a healthy lawn is a full-time job, and the greenest lawns in summer usually received the most attention in early spring. Leveling a bumpy lawn breaking up compacted soil, and promoting healthy grass roots can all be done as soon as the snow is gone and the temperatures are rising. I do … Read more
When planting season arrives in early spring or early fall, it’s the best time to aerate the lawn and get some oxygen mixed into the topsoil. If you have a zero turn mower and you’re wondering if you can attach your lawn aerator to it, you can rest assured knowing that it will do the … Read more
A yard that can breathe is going to produce a dense and healthy lawn, and one of the best ways to open up the soil without disturbing the grass in place is to core aerate it. Like other yearly lawn care activities, it requires some planning and coordination with other maintenance. As for timing your … Read more
Maintaining a beautiful and picture-perfect lawn is not an easy task. There are many potential problems you might encounter even though you’re meticulous about weeding, seeding, mowing, and watering your lawn. These problems include discoloration, thinning, weeds, insects, molds, brown patches, thatch that makes your lawn lackluster in color and health. However, don’t eagerly blame … Read more
Bermuda grass is a popular turf chosen for dense, lush lawns. As an especially aggressively growing grass, it builds a layer of thatch relatively quickly. When thatch buildup isn’t kept under control, it leads to soil compaction and prevents free flow of air and moisture to the roots. Annual aeration of your Bermuda grass will … Read more
A plug aerator is one of several machines (but the one that I recommend you use) that can be used for soil aeration. Aeration is an essential part of a good lawn care program and helps to encourage the growth of attractive, healthy grass. In order to understand what a plug aerator is and when … Read more
I no longer recommend lawn aerator shoes for existing lawns. After many hours of testing and research, I have found that they compact the soil more than actually aerate it. They can actually help break up soil prior to an initial seeding, however. Soil aeration is an important aspect of lawn care if you want … Read more
Aerating your lawn will keep it vibrant, green and growing strong during the summer months. There are several reasons why lawn aeration is important to good soil health. The most important reason to aerate is to loosen up the soil and help with compaction. Compaction can hinder how well the roots absorb the nutrients they … Read more