If you are investing in the health of your lawn with fertilizer and weed control, then including aeration is a very easy answer: yes. You may know some of the benefits of aeration, but here’s a quick summary. Turfgrass roots usually only grow 1-2 inches deep. Core aeration removes a cylindrical core, approximately 2-3 inches tall, creating a physical opening in the soil. This opening allows water and nutrients (fertilizer) deep into the soil. What direction do roots grow? Towards water and nutrients. As you can see, aeration encourages roots to grow deeper and denser, making your lawn more resilient to drought and infestation. Aeration is one of the most effective practices to help your lawn thrive. We suggest one visit per year in the spring or fall. However, for the over-achievers out there, doing one visit in the spring with a second visit in the fall with over-seeding is the crème de la crème .
Aeration is one of the most effective practices to help your lawn thrive.