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Lawn AerationLawn Aeration is Vital in
Establishing a Healthy Lawn with a Good Root System.
Why Aeration?Did
you know that 90% of the grass plant is roots and they
need Oxygen,
Water and Nutrients to
survive.
Compacted and clay
soils restrict the movements of these to the roots. Leaving your lawn
weak, thin and prone to stress and diseases. By
aerating you are opening of the soil, allowing the oxygen, water and
nutrients to get down to the roots. Which will build a strong root system and give you a thick, lush lawn. What is Core Aeration?
Core aeration is done with a machine that has hollow metal tubes,
which pull cores of soil out of your lawn. The cores are
about 3/4 inch in diameter and 2 to 3 inches long. In order to get enough cores pulled out (approx. 3 in apart) of your lawn we have to go over it two or three times. Yes it does leave the lawn unsightly for awhile, but as the cores dry they will break down and after a week or so be gone. How Often Should you Aerate
This depends on the type of grass you have, your soil conditions and
the traffic your lawn gets. If you have cool season grass with clay
soil and/or a high traffic
lawn you should aerate 2 times per year. If your lawn has not been aerated yearly, you should have it aerated 2 times the first year. Most other soils and grasses can be aerated once per year. The
benefits
of lawn aeration are soon lost if you discontinue
this yearly practice. When to Core Aerate
Cool
Season Grasses : Should be done in March, April or
September and October. Warm Season Grasses : Best in late May through July. Summary of the Benefits of Core AerationCall us today for a free estimate at 942-1368 or online for a free lawn aeration estimate.
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