Does my lawn need aerating?
Aeration helps make the yard thicker and improve the effectiveness of the irrigation, fertilizers, and pest control programs. Take this quiz to find out if your yard would benefit from aeration.
First, what is Aeration?
Aeration will help the fertilizer reach the roots of your grass, enhance the breakdown of thatch, and will help you use water more efficiently. Sometimes Lawn aeration is called core aeration. This is the removal of small plugs of turf, thatch, and soil from the lawn.
So, is aeration the right treatment for your lawn this season?
Does your yard have a thick layer of debris on top of it?
- Yes
- No
- I’m not sure
Is your yard actively growing?
- Yes
- No
- I’m not sure
Does your lawn have standing water after a rainstorm or watering?
- Yes
- No
- I’m not sure
Does your lawn pass the “screwdriver test”, which is where you stick a screwdriver into the lawn? If you are having a hard time it is time for aeration.
- Yes
- No
- I’m not sure
If you answered yes to most of these questions:
It sounds like it’s time to aerate your lawn. We usually do lawn aeration annually. If your lawn is showing the signs listed above your soil may be compacted and most likely will need to be aerated. Are you planning to DIY? Here’s what you need to know:
- Know your type of grass. Aeration should only occur when the grasses are actively growing
- Rent or purchase an aerating machine
- Clearly mark all sprinkler heads, irrigation lines and other underground lines in your yard that could get damaged during the aeration
- It helps to water the lawn thoroughly the day before
- Plan to seed and fertilize after core aeration
- Let the plugs disintegrate into the yard
You can do this yourself by renting the equipment or you can call us at (901) 494-9088 and let us do all the hard work.
If you answered no to most of these questions:
It might not be time to aerate your lawn. But if you still have problem areas you would like us looked at, give us a call at (901) 494-9088.
If you answered I’m not sure to most of these questions:
Hey, no worries. Let us help you figure out the best treatments for your yard. Give us a call.
