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When spring rolls around, you want to see your lawn come alive. But what if, instead, you see standing puddles of water and weak growth? Soil compaction could be the culprit and lawn aeration may be needed. The good news is that with Lawn Doctor of Union County, we make the process easy. In fact, as the Westfield area’s local lawn aeration specialists, we have the expertise and equipment to conquer compaction and make way for a beautiful yard.<\/p>\n
With core aeration, which is the method we use at Lawn Doctor of Union County, small plugs of soil are cored out from your lawn.\u00a0This opens up your lawn so it can breathe again. Not only that, but it also enables your lawn to soak in more water, nutrients, and sunlight. As a result:<\/p>\n
There are a few different ways Westfield area homeowners can tell their lawn needs aeration. If you have clay soils or park vehicles on your lawn, then soil compaction is likely an issue. Also, if you’re seeing weak, spotty growth, or standing puddles of water that aren’t getting absorbed, lawn aeration is in order. Another way to tell is through the screwdriver test. Plunge a screwdriver into the ground and, if you encounter heavy resistance due to compaction and thatch build-up, you need to aerate.<\/p>\n
As the Westfield area’s local aeration specialists, Lawn Doctor of Union County knows aeration has to be timed right for optimal results. That means for cool season grasses, like Kentucky bluegrass\u00a0or ryegrass, fall is the best time to aerate.<\/p>\n