{"id":973,"date":"2017-09-11T17:09:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T17:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/?p=973"},"modified":"2017-09-11T17:10:33","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T17:10:33","slug":"lawn-aeration-for-healthier-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/lawn-aeration-for-healthier-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the South Bend Area Lawn Care Experts: How Does\u00a0Aeration Lead\u00a0to Healthier\u00a0Grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-qtag-num=\"Q45076657\">You know a healthy lawn requires fertilization and watering. But what about aeration? If you&#8217;re like many homeowners throughout the South Bend, IN area, aeration might not be on your fall lawn care checklist. Yet, according to Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart,\u00a0it should be for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, during the summer, your lawn gets plenty of use. As a result, over time, the soil gets compacted from kids playing, pets running, and backyard party guests walking. A heavy layer of thatch can also build up on the surface. Roots\u00a0therefore become compressed and can&#8217;t take in enough oxygen to survive. Therefore, they can&#8217;t absorb nutrients, water or other essentials needed for strong, healthy growth.<\/p>\n<p>But with aeration,\u00a0small plugs of surface thatch, grass and soil are removed from throughout yo<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/IMG_0988-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"employee performing lawn aeration in South Bend for healthier grass\" width=\"362\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/IMG_0988-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/IMG_0988-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/IMG_0988-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/IMG_0988.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/>ur lawn. This then:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cuts down on thatch and compaction, and opens pathways for more air, nutrients, and water to get absorbed.<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates root growth, strengthening them and helping them to grow deeper and more vigorously.<\/li>\n<li>Helps your\u00a0lawn better withstand heat, drought, and other environmental stressors.<\/li>\n<li>Enables your lawn to grow in thicker and healthier.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for better seed-to-soil contact, which means improved germination rates if you&#8217;re planning to seed your lawn in fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not sure whether your lawn could benefit from aeration? There are some common signs to look for that indicate soil compaction. If puddles of water aren&#8217;t getting absorbed and you&#8217;re noticing thinning grass, or bare areas, these can be signs that soil is compacted. \u00a0Also, if you park vehicles on your lawn\u00a0or have heavy clay soil both can\u00a0make your lawn more prone to compaction.<\/p>\n<p>The lawn care experts at Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart suggest\u00a0to test your soil for compaction, take a screwdriver and try sticking it into the ground. If it&#8217;s hard to get in \u2013 and you have to struggle \u2013 your soil is likely compacted.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get More Lawn Care Help from the\u00a0South Bend Area&#8217;s\u00a0Trusted Team\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From our tried-and-tested lawn care techniques, like core aeration, to our state-of-the-art equipment,\u00a0Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart can produce the most beautiful results in your lawn. We even back every service with a satisfaction guarantee you won&#8217;t get from any other\u00a0South Bend area\u00a0lawn care company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When you want a stronger, greener lawn \u2013 the easy way \u2013 call\u00a0Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart at\u00a0574.318.3233 for a free consultation. Our lawn care services are available in South Bend,\u00a0Granger and Mishawaka, as well as\u00a0in the surrounding communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know a healthy lawn requires fertilization and watering. But what about aeration? If you&#8217;re like many homeowners throughout the South Bend, IN area, aeration might not be on your fall lawn care checklist. Yet, according to Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart,\u00a0it should be for a variety of reasons. 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