Aeration

Posted by John Penton on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 8:32pm.

Due to the high clay content in Nebraska soils aeration is one of the most important steps in maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn.

Aerating helps prevent soils from becoming compact thereby allowing vital nutrients, water, and air to penetrate the soil and reach the root zone. The roots then penetrate deeper into the soil, which enables the grass to become more drought resistant. Aeration accelerates the natural breakdown of thatch and in most cases eliminates the needs for costly power raking services.

The role aeration plays in establishing a healthy lawn:

  1. Compact soil prevents turf from establishing a healthy root system. Adequate amounts of vital turf nutrients are unable to reach the roots.
  2. Aerators relieve soil compaction by removing cores of turf up to 3 inches in depth.
  3. Once the soil is aerated, air exchange improves and the soil can easily absorb water, fertilizer and other nutrients.
  4. Aeration promotes deeper root growth for a lush, healthy and drought-resistant lawn.

Due to the high clay content in Nebraska soils, aeration is necessary at least once per year (Spring or Fall) and recommended twice per year (Spring and Fall).  For the best results it's always best to perform aeration when the lawn is actively growing during the cool times of the year in spring and fall; avoid aeration during the heat of the summer.

Aeration is a necessary process for a healthy lawn.

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