Children running. Pets playing. Guests dancing the night away. Your yard is a great place to be on summer evenings and weekends. But did you also know all that heavy foot traffic is really bad for your lawn? It\u00a0leads to soil compaction and thatch build-up, both of which prevent your lawn from getting enough air, water, and nutrients. Let the Wayne area aeration experts at Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin\u00a0help. We know how to combat compaction, battle thatch build-up, and produce the healthy, green lawn of your dreams.<\/p>\n
When it comes to aeration, there are two approaches to take. The first involves using a roller with spikes on it to drill small holes into your lawn. The second \u2013 which is more effective and longer lasting \u2013 uses specialized machinery to core out small plugs of soil throughout your lawn. At Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin, we rely on the latter method, called core aeration, which helps to:<\/p>\n
The need for lawn aeration is relatively easy to spot for Wayne area homeowners. If, for instance, you’re noticing bald spots in your lawn\u00a0or thin, yellowing grass, these are signs your lawn needs to be aerated. Another telltale indicator is when water puddles and runs off, rather than being absorbed. In addition, clay soils are notorious for soil compaction and generally need to be aerated more frequently than other soil types.<\/p>\n
If you’re still not sure whether or not your lawn needs aeration, try the screwdriver\u00a0test. Take a screwdriver and stick it into the ground. If it goes in easily, compaction is not the culprit. However, if it’s hard to drive in, then your soil needs to be aerated.<\/p>\n
One of the advantages you get by working with us is our knowledge of local grass types in the Wayne area and when it’s best to perform lawn aeration. Effective aeration is timed around the growing cycles of various grasses. For instance, warm season grasses, including\u00a0Buffalo or Bermuda, require aeration at the end of Spring for the best results. Cool season grasses, like ryegrass and\u00a0Kentucky bluegrass,\u00a0should be aerated in the Fall or early Spring.<\/p>\n