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Core Aeration

Lawn Core Aeration


What exactly is Core Aeration


Core aeration is a type of lawn aeration whereby a machine (a lawn aerator) with hollow tines mechanically removes plugs or "cores" of soil and thatch from a lawn. Core aeration reduces soil compaction, generating a channel by way of which oxygen, water, and nutrients can penetrate in to the soil.
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Why Core Aeration Your Lawn?


  • Core aeration will loosen compacted soil. Compacted soil tends to make it difficult for roots to grow, limiting the movement of air, moisture and fertilizer by means of the soil.
  • Core aeration will reduce your water specifications. By relieving soil compaction, water penetration is improved and water run-off is lowered.
  • If your lawn includes a thick layer of thatch, aeration will punch via that layer and enhance air, water and nutrient penetration. This will likely improve the improvement of deep root system. A deeply rooted lawn is going to be healthier and much better capable to withstand drought, dieses and insect tension.

What is Thatch?


Thatch is a layer of undecomposed living and dead plant components which restrict root development and forms an excellent harbor for disease and insects

When Should Core Aeration Be Completed?


  • The time and frequency of aeration is determined by the situation from the lawn and its geographical area.
  • Typically, aeration may be done 1 to two times a season. It's usually carried out inside the spring and in the fall when the soil is moist.

What's the Best Time for Core Aeration?


For cool-season grasses, perform core aeration in early fall. For warm-season grasses, the time normally suggested for core aeration is mid-spring to early summer.