Even though the weather doesn’t have many people thinking about their lawns right now, this is a great time to schedule some lawn maintenance for the spring. There are a few things that need to be taken care of to ensure your lawn n is ready for the growing season. One thing that should be taken care of late winter/early spring is lawn aeration. There are several benefits that come from lawn aeration. Mickey’s LawnScapes is here to talk about why aeration is so important for your lawn.
Ways Aeration Benefits Your Lawn
If you are like most people, you want your lawn to be as thick and lush as possible. This is going to take more than a regular watering schedule. Aeration is one of the tools that can help you achieve greener, healthier grass. When your lawn is aerated, cores the consist of grass, thatch and soil will be removed from the ground. Here are some of the reasons why this is so beneficial:
– Avoid Soil Compaction: Over time, the soil surrounding your grass can become compacted which doesn’t allow all the nutrients your grass needs to make it to the roots. When you have your lawn aerated, it helps to relieve compaction so that those nutrients are fully utilized.
– Removing Thatch: Thatch is a layer of dead grass that accumulates on the ground. This grass is difficult to decompose and can cause problems if it isn’t removed. It can impact moisture and nutrient absorption as well. Not only that, but there are also diseases and insects that can thrive in this layer as well. Aeration removes some of the thatch so that it is more manageable.
– Increased Nutrients: Your grass need essential nutrients such as water, air and fertilizer to thrive. Removing some of the thatch and avoiding soil compaction can help these nutrients get to the roots where they can be beneficial to your grass.
– Modify Soil pH: The soil needs to have a pH of 6.5 to help your grass grow. This pH can get out of balance and need some modifying. This can be done easily when aeration is complete. Lime and sulfur are added to the soil to help balance out the pH. These minerals are often added after aeration is done for optimal results.
– Thicker Lawn: When your lawn is getting the necessary nutrients it needs, you will find that it grows thicker and greener. You will notice that bare spots start to fill in and your lawn looks healthier than ever.
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If you haven’t had your lawn aerated for a long time, you can turn to Mickey’s LawnScapes to take care of it for you late winter/early spring. We will ensure your lawn is ready to grow thick and lush as we head into the growing season. It is our goal to help you lawn grow as thick and healthy as possible. Call us today!
