Good questions when:

Considering Aerating Your Lawn

• What is lawn aeration?

• The basic idea behind lawn aeration is that your lawn and the soil under it need to breathe.

• When is lawn aeration done?

• Lawn aeration performed in spring or fall helps control lawn thatch. Grassy areas under constant foot traffic may require lawn aeration more frequently.

• How is lawn aeration done?

• The process of lawn aeration can be as simple as poking holes in the soil throughout the lawn by walking over the lawn with spiked shoes.

• What are some other benefits to aerating my lawn?

• Lawn aeration also reduces soil compaction, allowing water and fertilizer to permeate into the root zone.