Saturday, August 23, 2014

Your Lawn Can't Breathe!!

Core aeration is one of the most important things you can do for your lawn all year besides keeping it fed. During the process, hollow coring tines are rolled over the lawn using specialized equipment, puncturing the surface of the turf and removing cores of soil and thatch.

Watch our aeration video HERE. 

 

Benefits Include:


  • Alleviated soil compaction
  • Enhanced heat and drought-stress tolerance
  • Improved movement of air, water, and nutrients
  • Better resiliency and cushioning
  • Stronger, healthier turfgrass roots
  • Reduced thatch layer

When is the Best Time to Aerate?

  • Lawns in Southeastern PA grow in heavy clay soils; an annual aeration will help alleviate the extreme soil compaction of our region.
  • If you have cool season turfgrass, such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass, spring and fall are ideal times to aerate.
  • Aerating before or at the time of late season fertilization enhances root development and improves spring greenup and growth.

Core aeration can help reduce thatch and revitalize your turf. The result? A thicker, healthier lawn that is more tolerant to weeds, disease, insects, and drought.