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From family picnics to birthday parties and games of tag, your lawn sees plenty of action. But heavy usage and foot traffic can lead to problems with soil compaction and thatch build-up, which can suffocate roots. So if you’re noticing bald spots or thinning grass in your lawn, it might be time for aeration \u2013 and the experts\u00a0at Lawn Doctor of Doylestown\u00a0can help.<\/p>\n
There are two different types of lawn aeration \u2013 spike aeration and core aeration. With spike aeration, a roller with spikes on it is used to perforate your lawn. However, this approach can\u00a0actually cause additional compaction in areas around the holes. That’s why, at Lawn Doctor of Doylestown, we only rely on\u00a0core aeration. With this process, aeration equipment is used to core out\u00a0small holes throughout your\u00a0soil. It sounds simple, but can lead to big benefits for your lawn in the form of:<\/p>\n
If you’re not a lawn care expert, sometimes it can be tough to tell whether aeration is in order. Some telltale signs that your lawn is suffering from compaction and thatch build-up include: weak growth, bald patches, yellowing grass, and standing water in puddles throughout your yard. Also, clay soils tend to need aeration more often, as do lawns with heavy foot traffic or vehicles regularly parked on them. If you’re still not sure, simply take a screwdriver or shovel and stick it into the soil. If it’s a struggle\u00a0to drive in, then your soil likely needs to be aerated.<\/p>\n
At Lawn Doctor of Doylestown, we know timing is everything when it comes to good lawn care \u2013 and that holds true for aeration, too. But the right time depends on the type of grass you have in your lawn. Cool season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, should be aerated in the fall or in early spring. On the other hand, warm season grasses, like Buffalo or Bermuda, need to be aerated at the end of spring, just before your lawn’s peak growing season begins. As your grass grows, it will fill in the holes left behind by aeration.<\/p>\n
Proper lawn aeration involves the use of specialized equipment and expertise, which is why it’s best left to professionals, like those at Lawn Doctor of Doylestown. That way, you can avoid expensive mistakes that could harm your turf while having more time for other priorities, rather than yard work. Within the weeks and months that follow our aeration services, you’ll see the difference in your lawn with thicker, more luscious growth.<\/p>\n