Brockton Homeowners: Aeration Now Will Make Next Year’s Lawn Amazing

Great lawns don’t just happen spontaneously. There’s a lot of care, planning and preparation that goes into having a yard that’s the envy of the neighborhood, with rich, lush green grass that’s healthy and strong. Having the right Brockton lawn service means you don’t have to do any of the hard work that makes it happen, but you still need to know what services you need and when you need them.

Today we’re going to talk about lawn aeration, and the role it can play in helping your Brockton yard look its absolute best.  Sometimes the soil in our yard gets crushed or matted down. This can be from the kids having a great time, running around and having fun, or it can happen when you need to have heavy equipment in your yard for construction or landscaping purposes. Layers of sod, placed one atop the other over the years, can also contribute to this soil compression.

When your soil is compressed, it becomes very, very hard for rainwater and other nutrients to make their way down to your grass’ root system, where it’s desperately needed. Aeration is the process of making multiple tiny holes in your lawn, loosening up the soil and making it easier for your grass to be properly watered and nourished.

Now is a great time to determine if your lawn needs aeration. Go outside and touch the soil. Does it feel as  hard as a rock? You need aeration. Other signs that it’s time to call your Brockton lawn service include visible areas of heavy wear, large patches of clover, and, after a rain, standing puddles of water that are extremely slow to drain away.

Aerating the lawn now will help cool-weather grasses grow more robustly throughout September and early October. It’s a great way to get a head start on making sure next year’s lawn is absolutely awesome.

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