Knowing the different lawn care terms is important to any person who wants to have a beautiful and healthy property. This is because these are the terms that will help them know what process they need to go through when there is a problem with their lawn. Take for example the case of lawn aeration. You will need to aerate your lawn once there are drainage problems, compact and hard soil, or even bare patches that don’t grow, as just a few examples.
As soon as you see these conditions happening in your yard, it is time for you to aerate your lawn! Aerating is like punching small holes in your lawn. The reason for this is so that it will loosen up the soil and allow water, air, and fertilizer to enter the roots of your lawn. Aside from this, aerating your lawn also severs a few of the roots, breaking ones apart that have entangled themselves with one another so that new root growth can be encouraged. Here are some other major benefits of professional lawn aeration from Archmann Lawn Solutions:
- increase oxygen deeper in the soil where grass roots reside
- promote soil water uptake and reduce water runoff and pooling
- improve fertilizer uptake and waste less product
- reduce soil compaction allowing for stronger roots and more turf-grass growth
- less dense / dry soil, lowering heat and drought stress damage
- enhance turf resiliency and cushioning under each step
- promote thatch breakdown through organic microbial decomposition
- save money by reducing your maintenance needs
With regards to knowing how often you need to aerate your lawn, it is not required too often. On average, you can aerate your lawn every other year. However, if your lawn endures heavy foot traffic and your soil has become dense and compact, aerating your lawn should be done every year. Call Archmann Lawn Solutions to take care of your aeration needs at 317-731-3802 or complete our FREE Estimate form.