{"id":1123,"date":"2018-07-05T15:57:39","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T15:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2024-02-06T14:17:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:17:40","slug":"lawn-aeration-in-kalamazoo-what-is-it-and-when-do-you-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/lawn-aeration-in-kalamazoo-what-is-it-and-when-do-you-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Aeration in Kalamazoo: What is it and When do you Need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-980 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2016\/01\/17-12-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Front yard of a cute house showing lawn aeration in Kalamazoo.\" width=\"340\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2016\/01\/17-12-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2016\/01\/17-12.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>If you&#8217;re like many homeowners throughout the\u00a0Kalamazoo and Portage, MI areas, you&#8217;ve\u00a0heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/portage-mi\/lawn-aeration\/\">lawn aeration<\/a>. But do you know what it actually entails or why it&#8217;s important?<\/p>\n<p>With core aeration \u2013 which is the method\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage always suggests \u2013\u00a0the process is simple. Plugs of soil and thatch are mechanically\u00a0removed from your lawn. The\u00a0holes left behind are small, several inches deep and less than an inch in diameter, but benefit\u00a0your lawn in big ways, including by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Easing compaction. <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducing thatch. <\/strong>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&#8217;s a prime breeding spot for a host of diseases and pests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enabling better growth.<\/strong> Once compaction is eased, your lawn\u00a0can absorb everything needed for\u00a0roots to\u00a0spread\u00a0out and grow deeply into the soil. This translates into a more robust root system that provides a better foundation for your turf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancing resistance and tolerance. <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your lawn looks healthy and strong, aeration is a good way to keep it that way. If, however, you&#8217;re seeing standing water, run-off in higher areas, thinning grass, patchy spots, and an influx of\u00a0weeds 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.\u00a0Keep in mind too, if your lawn is growing in dense\u00a0clay soil, it likely requires frequent aeration.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage: Professional Lawn Aeration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to lose your weekend to lawn aeration. Instead, give the time-consuming task\u00a0to 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&#8217;re not happy, we promise to make it right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about lawn aeration by calling\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage today at <a href=\"tel:2693211731\">(269) 321-1731<\/a> for your free assessment.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re like many homeowners throughout the\u00a0Kalamazoo and Portage, MI areas, you&#8217;ve\u00a0heard of lawn aeration. But do you know what it actually entails or why it&#8217;s important? With core aeration \u2013 which is the method\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage always suggests \u2013\u00a0the process is simple. Plugs of soil and thatch are mechanically\u00a0removed from your lawn. 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