Lawn aeration is one of the best things you can do for your lawn. It helps to loosen up compacted soil. Soil compaction is a big problem in our area because of the clay that we have in our soil. The clay in the soil doesn’t allow the water, or any fertilizers to properly soak in as they would if you aerated your lawn. It also allows oxygen to penetrate the soil causing the microorganisms in your soil come alive, rejuvenating your lawn. The healthy microbes give off a tacky substance when breaking down organic matter, this helps to bind the soil and create the perfect air to soil ratio. The look of healthy soil will be soft, moist and clumpy. Unhealthy soil will be hard, dusty and dry. It’s good to aerate your lawn once a year,depending on your soil condition, and especially if you have any high traffic areas.
You can do the lawn aeration just about any time of the year, but it is best to do it either in the spring or in the fall so it won’t disturb the growing grass.
If you have any questions about this subject or anything else, don’t hesitate to call us, 972-420-4858, or email us at info@monsterlandscapes.net!
