Like all plant roots, grass roots require unhindered access to air, moisture, and nutrition in order to expand and produce green and healthy top growth. When soil starts to compact, this pressure inhibits root growth, the circulation of oxygen, and the flow of nutrients and water. Lawn aeration offers a way to safely reverse these conditions and ensure grassroots benefit from an optimal environment for growth. By taking advantage of our lawn aeration service, you can ensure your yard in Elmhurst is aerated with just the right frequency.
Is It Time For Lawn Aeration in Elmhurst?
At Lawn Doctor of Villa Park-Elmhurst-Oak Brook, we use a core aerator to conduct our aeration treatments. This means we will core out entire plugs of excess thatch and compacted soil from the ground, leaving behind precisely placed channels through which air and moisture can reach grass root systems.
Below, we’re taking a closer look at when your yard may need core aeration.
Signs You Need Aeration
There are several red flags to keep an eye out for that indicate your soil is compacted and could be suffocating grassroots:
- Areas of heavy traffic. When you can spot areas of your yard that have been compressed due to foot or vehicle traffic, you can assume that the soil is compacted.
- Puddles after a light rain. Puddling shows the soil is too dense and compressed to allow moisture to reach grass roots.
- A Failed screwdriver test. If you struggle to push a screwdriver or pen into the soil, it’s likely that the grassroots belowground are also struggling to survive.
How Often Aeration Is Necessary
For most lawns, aeration on an annual basis is ideal. Some lawns can go two years without aeration. Keep in mind that this process should be done with consideration to the growing schedule of your specific grass species. For example, the cool-season grasses found on most lawns in the Elmhurst area need to be aerated in the early spring or early fall for the best results.
Get Started With Lawn Aeration in Elmhurst
Get started with a professional lawn care team that can help your lawn thrive through effective aeration done with the right tools and at the right time. We work in:
- Elmhurst
- Berkeley
- Hillside
- Oak Brook
- Melrose Park
- Westchester
- Franklin Park
- Bensenville
- Villa Park
- And throughout the surrounding area
For lawn aeration in Elmhurst, contact us today!
