If you’re like many homeowners throughout the Kalamazoo and Portage, MI areas, you’ve heard of lawn aeration. But do you know what it actually entails or why it’s important?
With core aeration – which is the method Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage always suggests – the process is simple. Plugs of soil and thatch are mechanically removed from your lawn. The holes left behind are small, several inches deep and less than an inch in diameter, but benefit your lawn in big ways, including by:
- Easing compaction. Soil compaction is a major threat to the health of your lawn. Not only does it stress and compress roots, but it stops them from absorbing resources necessary for survival, like water, oxygen, and nutrients.
- Reducing thatch. Thatch, which is simply living and dead organic matter that collects on the soil surface, can cause problems when it gets too thick. It impedes the flow of nutrients, water, and oxygen into the soil because of the barrier it creates. Not only that, but it’s a prime breeding spot for a host of diseases and pests.
- Enabling better growth. Once compaction is eased, your lawn can absorb everything needed for roots to spread out and grow deeply into the soil. This translates into a more robust root system that provides a better foundation for your turf.
- Enhancing resistance and tolerance. When your lawn is stronger, it will naturally fight off weeds, pests, and diseases more successfully. At the same time, it will have boosted tolerance to daily wear and tear, as well as extreme temperatures and drought conditions.
If your lawn looks healthy and strong, aeration is a good way to keep it that way. If, however, you’re seeing standing water, run-off in higher areas, thinning grass, patchy spots, and an influx of weeds and pests, compaction and thatch could be the culprits. Check and see by taking a pencil or screwdriver and pushing it into the ground. If you meet heavy resistance, then your lawn should be aerated. Keep in mind too, if your lawn is growing in dense clay soil, it likely requires frequent aeration.
Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage: Professional Lawn Aeration
You don’t have to lose your weekend to lawn aeration. Instead, give the time-consuming task to the aeration experts at Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage. We can get the job done quickly and efficiently, even providing seeding and fertilizing services to produce optimal results. We also back all we do with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not happy, we promise to make it right.
Learn more about lawn aeration by calling Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage today at (269) 321-1731 for your free assessment.
