What is aeration?
Aeration consists of perforating the soil (and any thatch above it) with small holes that allow water, air, and fertilizer to get closer to the roots.
This enables the roots to grow more deeply, producing a more vigorous lawn.
Why aerate?
- Improves lawn health and beauty by optimizing root development
- Deepens root system for greater resistance to disease, insects, drought, and heat stress
- Improves drainage
- Improves air exchange, fertilizer absorption, water movement, and reduces water usage
What happens during aeration?
Plugs from the soil at least 3/4 inch in diameter, 3 inches deep, and no more than 3 inches apart will be created.
The plugs of soil the machine removes are deposited on the surface of the lawn.
They will be removed by rainfall or irrigation in a couple of weeks.
When should you aerate?
For warm season grass such as Bermuda, you should aerate once during the early spring.
For cold season grass such as Kentucky Bluegrass, you should aerate in late summer or early fall.
If your lawn has a severe problem, you should aerate during early spring and in late summer or early fall.
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