Maintaining a plush and vibrant lawn can be challenging if your landscape undergoes heavy use that causes its soil to become compacted. Even if your lawn does not encounter frequent foot traffic, its soil may be naturally dense and start cutting grassroots from air and water. Lawn aeration is a must for preventing these conditions, and it is most effective when conducted by experienced technicians such as our team at Lawn Doctor of West Salt Lake City-Herriman-Tooele.
Is It Time For Lawn Aeration in Herriman?
You may be unfamiliar with the process of aeration or confused about when and how often you need to aerate your soil. We’re here to clarify everything from timing to frequency and can also ensure that you benefit from the best type of lawn aeration. Our team works with a core aerator, a heavy-duty piece of machinery, to core out compact dirt and excess thatch, making more room for grassroots. This method is superior to other techniques, such as spike aeration, which has been shown to increase compaction in some instances.
Below, we’re providing a quick guide to help you better understand the timeline for aeration.
Signs You Need Aeration
It’s always a good idea to monitor your lawn for evidence of soil compaction. For example, if you notice puddling or runoff after light precipitation, this may be caused by overly dense soil. Patchy grass can also signal that something is awry underground.
How Often Aeration Is Necessary
Every lawn is different, but most need aeration every year or two. Those lawns less frequently used need less frequent aeration, while those that are heavily used generally need to be aerated more often.
When to Aerate Based on Grass Type
The species of grass in your yard will play an important role when we schedule aeration. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescue are particularly common in the local area, and these types react best to aeration conducted in the fall as a lead-up to winter dormancy.
Get Started With Lawn Aeration in Herriman
We can help you get started with perfectly timed professional aeration in:
- Herriman
- South Jordan
- West Jordan
- Tooele
- Magna
- Or a community in the surrounding area
For lawn aeration in Herriman, contact us today!
