{"id":947,"date":"2018-06-15T18:45:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T18:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/warminster-pa\/?p=947"},"modified":"2018-06-15T18:45:58","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T18:45:58","slug":"lawn-aeration-levittown-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/warminster-pa\/lawn-aeration-levittown-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Aeration in Bucks County: What Is It and When Do You Need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"beforeAs local lawn aeration experts in the Bucks County, PA area<\/a>, Lawn Doctor of Lower BuxMont knows that grass plants are like people. They need adequate nutrition, water, and other key substances to survive. When they don’t get enough, lawns suffer in the form of poor growth, weak color, and increased vulnerability to weeds and pests. Two major culprits that can often cause these issues are soil compaction and thatch build-up.<\/p>\n

Soil compaction happens when particles become condensed due to a variety of factors, from pounding rain and heavy snow to extensive foot and vehicle traffic. This then puts the squeeze on roots, compressing and even suffocating them in some cases. On the surface, when thatch \u2013 which is made up of living and dead roots, shoots and stems\u00a0\u2013 builds and spreads, it limits\u00a0nutrients, water, and other essentials from getting absorbed into the soil. It’s a perfect storm for an unhealthy lawn.<\/p>\n

Some signs homeowners\u00a0in the\u00a0Bucks County area\u00a0can look for that point to compaction and thatch build-up, along with the need for lawn aeration include:<\/p>\n