Aerating is a process that involves putting tiny holes into the ground with a machine. These holes allow oxygen and nutrients to soak into the ground where they can get to the roots of the grass. This helps to make your grass greener and healthier because it’s getting the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
Many new homeowners may not know when to aerate but there are a few signs that indicate the ground is compacted. For example, do you have places in your yard where the grass just won’t grow as thick as it once did and you can’t find a reason why? This is a sign that your lawn needs aerating.
When it rains, have you noticed little trenches in your yard where the water runs off instead of soaking into the ground? This is another sure sign to look for because the ground is too hard for the water to soak in. When your grass is dying out and fertilizer doesn’t seem to do any good, this is one more sign that the ground is compacted. If you have any of these problems, give aerating a try to loosen up the soil. It may be exactly what your lawn needs to have thick, green grass.
[...] important to make sure your lawn is ready for the winter. One way to do that is by aerating and fertilizing your lawn. Aerating will help prevent lawn thatch that can damage your grass. Thatch gathers below the grass [...]