{"id":855,"date":"2018-07-02T13:29:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T13:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/cary-apex-nc\/?p=855"},"modified":"2019-04-11T15:22:19","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T15:22:19","slug":"lawn-aeration-cary-what-is-it-and-when-do-you-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/cary-apex-nc\/lawn-aeration-cary-what-is-it-and-when-do-you-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Aeration in Cary: What is it and When do you Need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"extremelyAre you seeing puddles of water in your lawn after it rains? What about grass that looks patchy and limp? Is your turf struggling with drought and heat stress? It could be a problem with soil compaction under the surface of your lawn. When it occurs, it compresses roots, squeezing them so they can’t breathe or take in enough water or nutrients. But with lawn aeration<\/a>, homeowners across Cary,\u00a0Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and other nearby areas can put an end to it, transforming their turf in the process.<\/p>\n

When it comes to aeration, there are a few different options available. We always suggest\u00a0core aeration. This approach uses a machine to pull plugs of soil out of the ground and onto the surface of your lawn. The small holes left behind can have a big impact on your lawn by relieving compaction and facilitating\u00a0the movement of air, water, and nutrients in the soil. They also cut through the thick layer of surface thatch that’s stopping critical resources from penetrating the ground and getting absorbed by feeder roots.<\/p>\n

This, in turn, helps:<\/p>\n