Lawn Aeration: Give Your Grass a Breath of Fresh Air
Posted by Shane Andersen on
Lawn aeration brings oxygen, water, and nutrients directly to grass roots, which helps make your lawn green and lush. It’s a critical part of spring and fall lawn care and gives roots the vital boost they need.
Here’s how:
Lawn Aeration Basics
Lawn aeration pulls 2- to 8-inch soil “plugs” out of the ground, leaving holes that allow water, air, and nutrients to reach grass roots, and lets new seed germinate in a cool, moist environment. Hard clay soils need to be aerated more often than sandy soil. A soil test will tell you what type of soil you have.
John Dillon, who directs lawn care at New York City’s Central Park, says aeration helps lawns by:
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Allowing oxygen to reach the root zone, which invigorates lawns
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