We relieve compacted soil by creating small holes that let water, air, and nutrients reach your grass roots. This boosts lawn health, encourages deeper growth, and improves overall turf quality—without damaging your sprinkler system.
There are three main types of lawn aeration, each with its benefits and drawbacks. Here’s a straightforward explanation of how each one works:
In core aeration, we use a core aerator to remove small plugs of soil (a.k.a. cores) and grass from the earth, which are then left on your lawn surface to decompose. While it’s more labor-intensive, it’s highly effective for reducing compaction and maintaining a healthy lawn.
Liquid aeration involves applying a chemical conditioner to your lawn to create small fractures, improving water, air, and nutrient circulation. It’s a non-invasive method and easy to do as you only have to apply the chemicals to your lawn. However, results vary depending on the chemicals used and it can take several applications to show results.
This method uses a spiked manual tool to create holes in your lawn without removing soil. Because it merely pushes the soil aside instead of removing it, it’s less labor-intensive but not as effective as core aeration. It may also worsen compacting because the soil gets further compressed around the created holes.
Here’s a quick explanation of the biggest benefits of lawn aeration:
Improved nutrient absorption: Reducing soil compaction allows nutrients to reach roots more efficiently.
Better root growth: Aeration improves root access to much-needed oxygen, water, and nutrients, making roots stronger and your lawn more resistant to drought.
Greater air circulation: The holes improve oxygen flow to turf roots, helping the grass grow quickly.
Increased water penetration: The holes created during lawn aeration make it easier for water to trickle down and reach the root zone of your grass. This reduces runoff and prevents the formation of marshy areas and wet spots on your lawn. It also uses the water from your sprinkler system more efficiently, preventing unnecessary water bill increases.
Reduced soil compaction: Compacted soil makes it harder for your grass roots to grow deeply. By perforating small holes into your lawn’s soil to break it up, you improve your grass root development and make your lawn healthier.
Ideally, you should aerate your lawn every year. However, if you use your lawn more heavily or your soil has a lot of clay, you may need to increase aeration frequency to at least twice a year.
Take these factors into consideration when deciding how often you should aerate your lawn:
Foot traffic, as heavier foot traffic can result in more compact soil
The peak growing season of your landscape’s grass
The type of soil you have on your property
Thanks to the latest technology, a high-quality sprinkler system can make a big difference to your home landscape’s appearance and maintenance. If your sprinkler system is acting up, call us ASAP to save time and money and let us get to the bottom of the issue.
With Irrigation Experts on the job, we’ll quickly identify what needs to be repaired and work hard to show why we’re one of the best. Contact us now to save time and money and enjoy a good-looking lawn again!
We provide a wide range of services including garden design, lawn care, irrigation system installation and maintenance, hardscaping, tree and plant nursery, and landscape maintenance.
Lawn mowing frequency depends on factors like grass type and season. Generally, once a week during the growing season is recommended to maintain optimal health and appearance.
Yes, we specialize in custom landscape design tailored to your preferences and property layout. Our team collaborates closely with you to create a personalized outdoor space.
Absolutely! Our plant nursery offers a diverse selection of healthy plants and trees suitable for your climate and aesthetic preferences. We can assist in choosing the right plants for your garden.
Yes, we offer comprehensive maintenance services to ensure your landscape remains pristine. This includes regular lawn care, pruning, fertilization, and seasonal clean-ups.
Irrigation systems ensure efficient water distribution, promoting healthy plant growth and reducing water waste. We design and install systems tailored to your landscape’s specific needs.
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