Is Your Lawn Being Affected By Soil Compaction

Lawn Aerators are beneficial for lawn that suffer from lawn compaction and have thatch problems which prevents air, fertilizer and water to reach down to the lawns roots, which can stunt the plats growth. Through the process of lawn aeration you are giving your lawn an organic treatment to let air, water and fertilizer penetrate the soil so the nutrients reaches the plants root system and this will help stimulate new growth..

Aeration is a important part of taking care of your lawn by aerating you are deliverying more oxygen to the plant which is vital for root growth, this also increases the micro-organism and earth activity in the soil and they help break down thatch. Core aeration of your lawn can be done at any time providing it is no during the middle of summer or winter when the ground may be frozen or very hot and dry conditions. After a lawn has been aerated it is beneficial to give the lawn fertilizer and a deep watering. Depending on the type of soil and how much of on area that needs aerating, they are different types of lawn aerator needed.

Autumn is a good time to aerate your lawn because this is the natural time when the plants to establish their root systems, depending on the type of turf variety you have. The aim is to poke holes or spike the turf using a manual aerator, which is having T-bar with four hollow pipes. Insert it into the ground and pull out some soil. Core or plugging aerators have an advantage over garden forks because they actually dig a core of soil leaving a hole that can be plugged or filled with a combination of top soil and fertilizer followed by a deep watering.

With thatchy lawns, it is a good practice to leave the cores on the lawn, allowing them to work back into the grass. Lawns may be fertilized and seeded immediately after aeration. Soil aeration ensure that the plant receives oxygen for root growth and reduces soil compaction which improves water penetration. Using a core aerator is the best way to reduce thatch buildup and to reduce compaction of the soil in heavy traffic area. When you use a core aerator soil plugs are deposited on the lawns surface. These soil plugs must either be removed or allowed to break down as a result of being exposed to the elements. Generally, the larger the soil plugs the longer it takes.

Ways in which lawn aeration can improve your lawn;
Helps with soil compaction in heavy traffic locations Enhanced heat and drought stress tolerance. Helps with water puddling and runoff. Improves fertilizer uptake Improves infiltration for compost into the root zone. Increases air penetration into soil which increases soil microbes. Revitalize the turf by allowing the roots to cultivate deeper. Promotes a greener, weed free lawn.