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    Aerating your lawn is an important part of caring for it each season. This process of punching small holes in the soil helps strengthen your lawn by freeing tangled grass and constricted roots and allowing compacted soil to receive some extra air, water, and nutrients. When you don’t aerate your lawn, excess thatch and debris on the top of the lawn can starve the grass’ roots of water and nutrients, and ultimately cause the grass to die.

    There are two methods of aerating.

    Removing Soil Cores

    The first one involves removing soil cores. With this method, the aerating machine actually pulls small chunks of soil out of the lawn in order to create open channels in the remaining soil. These channels allow the root systems underneath the lawn bed to have greater access to fresh air and water, which will make grasses grow stronger.

    Punching Holes

    The second method of aerating involves simply punching holes in your lawn with a tool such as a pitchfork. This method works to break up the soil in the same way, but if your lawn is already severely compacted, this method could cause further compaction.

    When to Aerate Your Lawn

    The best time to aerate your lawn is during the height of the growing season when your grass will quickly fill in any holes that are punched or removed. The peak of the growing season will vary depending on what area of the country you live in and what type of grass you have.

    🤓 Author

    Gene Barrow

    Lawn Care Expert

    Gene has been a dedicated professional in the industry for 25 years, bringing extensive expertise and a passion for continuous learning. With a love for the diverse fields within the industry, Gene thrives on the opportunities for growth and knowledge that come with each new project. Green spaces are his passion!

    Gene takes pride in transforming ordinary yards into vibrant, lush gardens. With a commitment to helping customers achieve their vision, Gene combines skill and creativity to deliver exceptional results. Whether it’s a small backyard or a sprawling park landscape, Gene approaches each project with the same level of dedication and enthusiasm, ensuring customer satisfaction and stunning transformations.

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