Regular lawn maintenance requires a lot of attention like mowing, weed and disease control, and fertilizing. If you don’t take the time to schedule lawn aeration services, you may not be doing everything possible to ensure your yard looks its very best.

Aeration is the process of preparing your lawn for oxygen, water, and nutrients, which are vital to its health and growth. During aeration, plugs of soil and thatch are removed via an aerator. The holes left behind allow the beneficial nutrients to penetrate the roots. Disturbing the ground in this manner also helps the soil relax and loosen enough so that air, hydration, and nutrients can circulate properly. 

It’s important to schedule a lawn aeration service at least once a year, preferably in the fall. However, sometimes, rainfall doesn’t coincide with your aeration season. When that happens, aerating during the spring is an option, especially if you have compacted soil.

How do you know if it’s time to aerate your grass—or even if you should at all? In general, if you use your lawn regularly throughout the year, it’s a good idea to aerate. We typically recommend at least once a year aeration for tall fescue lawns. This is because frequent usage, kids and pets running back and forth, for instance, can create compacted soil. If the ground feels dry or spongy, it will also benefit from aeration.

Part of proper lawn maintenance includes providing optimal nourishment to your soil and grass. By scheduling regular lawn aeration services, you can rest assured that your yard looks and feels great. R & T Lawn Services is a leading lawn service company in Denver, NC. Whether you need to aerate your lawn or control an outbreak of mosquitoes or weeds, these experienced lawn maintenance professionals can help. Visit the website to learn more, or call (704) 589-0713.