If your lawn looks tired and lackluster, it could be for many reasons. One common culprit is soil compaction. This occurs when the soil becomes condensed, putting pressure on grass roots, so they cannot absorb enough oxygen, nutrients and water. It’s where lawn aeration can help homeowners in Temple, Gatesville, Belton, and nearby areas in TX. Here are some tips to get started.
- Check for soil compaction. If you suspect soil compaction, there is a simple way to test for it. Just take a screwdriver or a pencil and try to stick it into the soil. If it’s difficult to do, compaction is likely the cause. This means the soil is restricting airflow, nutrients, and water to roots.
- Find the right service. Once you know the soil is compacted, do some homework to find a reputable lawn aeration service in the Temple area. Make sure they are bonded and insured and also have experience performing aeration.
- Make sure they perform core aeration. Another question to ask is how they aerate. There are several techniques, including core, spike, and splicing. Core aeration is the most effective way since it actually cuts out plugs of soil and allows more air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. It also creates space for good microbes to grow.
- Water your lawn ahead of time. Water your lawn the day before your aeration service so the ground is softer. This will allow the company to work more effectively and efficiently.
- Get on an aeration schedule. If you have clay soil, heavy foot traffic, or park vehicles on your lawn, this adds up to soil compaction. Work with your lawn service provider to get on an aeration schedule that helps to prevent it from happening again.
Let Your Lawn Breathe Again with Aeration from Our Temple Team!
If you’re ready for professional aeration, put Lawn Doctor of Killeen-Temple-Gatesville on your list. We can aerate your lawn using the proven core aeration technique in just a few hours. In the process, we use our leading-edge equipment to punch out hundreds of small soil plugs evenly from all over your lawn. We also have extensive experience, so we can get the job done fast, without damage to existing grass.
Take advantage of our experienced lawn aeration team in:
- Temple
- Gatesville
- Belton
- Harker Heights
- Killeen
- And throughout the surrounding area
Ready for a free quote? Contact us today to learn more about our lawn aeration in Temple, TX.
