{"id":1045,"date":"2018-06-14T20:14:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T20:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/collegeville-pa\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2019-04-11T14:38:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T14:38:03","slug":"lawn-aeration-collegeville-what-is-it-and-when-do-you-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/collegeville-pa\/lawn-aeration-collegeville-what-is-it-and-when-do-you-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Aeration in Collegeville: What Is It and When Do You Need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-104 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/collegeville-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"extremely green grass photo fills entire frame for lawn aeration in Collegeville\" width=\"407\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/collegeville-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/collegeville-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/>Even when you care for your lawn diligently, soil gets compacted over time and surface thatch starts building up over turf. That&#8217;s where aeration comes in. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/collegeville-pa\/lawn-aeration\/\">lawn aeration<\/a>, local Collegeville, PA area homeowners can stop this process in its tracks, decompressing soil and decomposing surface thatch. But how can you tell if this is really the issue, or if there&#8217;s another problem in play?<\/p>\n<p>At\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Collegeville-Upper Providence-Upper Merion, we know some telltale signs your lawn could benefit from aeration include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Puddles of water standing in your lawn, indicating poor drainage<\/li>\n<li>Grass is growing in weaker and looks more deficient, despite regular fertilization and watering<\/li>\n<li>Weeds and diseases are suddenly becoming a problem<\/li>\n<li>You try to dig a screwdriver or pencil into the soil and it&#8217;s a challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many variables lead to issues with compaction. Just walking on your lawn can compress soil. Add to that kids playing and pets running, and it compounds the problem. In addition, seasonal factors can contribute to compaction, such as heavy rainfall and snowfall, as can parking vehicles or equipment on your lawn. In general, soils that are clay-based tend to get compacted more easily, too.<\/p>\n<p>Lawn aeration helps with these issues by digging out\u00a0small\u00a0plugs of soil from your yard in Collegeville. This serves several\u00a0purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, it eases compaction so roots are no longer squeezed, enabling them to breathe again and grow deeper.<\/li>\n<li>It also creates openings where important essentials, such as water, air, and sunlight, can penetrate and get absorbed more efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, as the plugs decompose on your soil, they release small animals called &#8220;microbes.&#8221; These then eat away at the heavy layer of thatch choking\u00a0your turf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lawn Doctor of Collegeville-Upper Providence-Upper Merion recommends lawn aeration for every yard. Some need it annually, while others require it every few years. It simply depends on your lawn&#8217;s unique condition and composition.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Collegeville&#8217;s Choice for Lawn Aeration: Get Started with Us Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When your lawn is properly aerated and heavy thatch is removed, you&#8217;ll see it in the form of lusher, healthier grass growing in. However, if you don&#8217;t have the time, expertise or patience to handle the job on your own, call in the trusted lawn aeration team at Lawn Doctor of Collegeville-Upper Providence-Upper Merion. We can put our expertise, exclusive equipment, and effective approach\u00a0to work, all so you achieve the lawn\u00a0you&#8217;ve been dreaming of.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out why so many local customers in and around\u00a0communities\u00a0such as\u00a0Collegeville, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and\u00a0White Marsh, PA\u00a0turn to our lawn aeration team. Call Lawn Doctor of Collegeville-Upper Providence-Upper Merion\u00a0today at <a href=\"tel:6104772360\">(610) 477-2360<\/a> to set up your\u00a0free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even when you care for your lawn diligently, soil gets compacted over time and surface thatch starts building up over turf. That&#8217;s where aeration comes in. With lawn aeration, local Collegeville, PA area homeowners can stop this process in its tracks, decompressing soil and decomposing surface thatch. 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