If you’re looking for ways to keep your yard healthy and green throughout the changing seasons, consider aeration. This effective lawn care solution prevents thatch and soil compaction and allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots so that grass can thrive. If you are curious about this process, below are the answers to some frequently asked questions. 

4 Common Questions About Aeration 

What does the process entail?

When you hire a lawn care company for soil aeration, they drill a series of one- to two-inch cores in your yard. These openings allow water and fertilizer to flow through the soil. The roots of your grass will grow toward these openings, resulting in a thicker lawn. The holes are practically unnoticeable and will close up again after a few instances of rainfall. 

How often do I need it?

Lawn care experts recommend that you aerate your soil at least once annually. However, if your lawn receives more foot traffic from kids playing or neighborhood sports games, schedule this service two or three times per year.

When is the best time to do it? 

Theoretically, you can aerate your lawn any time of the year. However, professionals suggest scheduling the service while your lawn is still alive and thriving. As a result, spring and summer tend to be the best times. 

What are the benefits?

Soil aeration carries a variety of benefits that aren’t limited to just assisting with healthy grass growth. It also promotes proper drainage, reduces mold buildups, deters pests, and helps your grass repair itself after cold and dry seasons. 

Keep your yard healthy and gorgeous with soil aeration from Penton Lawn and Landscape. For over half a century, they have provided lawn care and landscaping services, including mowing, mulching, tree removal, and maintenance, to clients throughout Papillion, Bellevue, Gretna, and the greater Omaha, NE, area. Call (402) 614-8200 to get started on a landscape design for your yard and request an estimate. Visit them online to learn more about their organic lawn care services.