Why Aerate Your Lawn<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf your lawn is like most, it gets its share of foot traffic, whether from kids, pets, or party guests. As a result, the soil becomes compacted and air can’t properly circulate. Water, sunlight, and nutrients also can’t reach grass roots, which is why you need lawn aeration.<\/p>\n
At Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City, our core aeration process involves using specialized equipment to extract small plugs of soil throughout your lawn. This gives grass roots more room to breathe and allows them take in key essentials, reinvigorating your entire yard. Core aeration also reduces thatch build-up, exposing soil to more water, sunlight, and nutrients. As a result, roots will grow stronger and your lawn will be able to better\u00a0tolerate extreme weather conditions, as well as fight disease and insect infestations.<\/p>\n
Proper Aeration Requires the Right Timing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City, we know timing is everything with lawn aeration.\u00a0Proper aeration should be performed right before the active growth phase for your grass type. This way, the small holes left behind by the core aeration process will quickly fill in, leaving little time for weeds to grow. For cool season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass,\u00a0ryegrass\u00a0and\u00a0fescue, the best time to aerate your lawn is in the fall or early spring. For warm season grasses, like Bermuda,\u00a0Zoysia, Centipede,\u00a0and St. Augustine, lawn aeration should be performed closer to late spring and early summer.<\/p>\n
What to Expect from Lawn Aeration\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter core aeration, you’ll notice small holes dotted throughout your lawn. These will fill in quickly as your lawn grows and thrives. Overall, you should see an improved appearance,\u00a0in the form of thicker, greener grass, in the weeks and months following core lawn aeration. However, to maintain its vigor,\u00a0your lawn may require core aeration on an annual basis. At\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City, our technicians can evaluate your soil quality and grass types, then develop an aeration schedule tailor-made for your unique lawn.<\/p>\n
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Aerating your lawn is one of the best steps you can take to improve its health and appearance. Not only does it reduce thatch build-up and soil compaction, but it also enables your lawn to breathe, grow, and flourish. The trick is knowing the right\u00a0times\u00a0and having the proper aeration equipment in place \u2013 which is\u00a0where Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City comes in.\u00a0With our experienced technicians and tried-and-true approach, we\u00a0make it easy to achieve the lush, green lawn of your dreams.<\/p>\n