Aeration is the process of creating holes in your lawn to give the soil air. Most residential properties should receive this treatment every other year. Spring and fall are the best times to aerate grass because the roots are most active and receptive. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of this lawn service.  

Why Is Aeration an Important Part of Lawn Care? 

1. Relieves Soil Compaction 

Whenever anyone walks on the lawn, whether playing or mowing, it compacts the layers of soil beneath the grass. When soil is too dense, roots don’t have the room to grow, and your grass can die as a result, leaving you with a patchy lawn.

Compact soil also causes water to puddle after it rains because the ground can’t absorb the excess moisture. This oversaturates your lawn and kills the grass. Thankfully, aeration can address that by fighting compaction. 

2. Gives Roots Nutrients 

Opening up space around the roots also gives them access to water, fertilizer, and other important nutrients that are necessary for a lush lawn. As the roots absorb the nutrients, they grow deeper, which prevents soil erosion caused by wind and water. Deeper, healthier roots also prepare the grass for dormant seasons when there are fewer nutrients available. 

3. Manages Thatch Buildup 

Thatch is the dead layer between your green grass and the soil below. If the thatch layer gets thicker than half an inch, the living roots can’t access sun or water and may begin to die.

Core aeration is a specific method that targets this issue, removing small cores of soil and thatch from your lawn. This prevents the thatch layer from growing too thick because the aerator penetrates below the layer of dead grass. 

 

Since lawn traffic and moisture can affect the recommended biannual schedule, speak to a landscaping professional. For all your aeration and lawn care needs, trust Landscape Carolina in Lancaster County, SC. For more than 30 years, they’ve been dedicated to their clients with a range of services including hardscaping, landscaping, and routine lawn care. Before any project, they’ll take the time to listen to you and craft the perfect plan for your property. View a gallery of their impressive work online or call (803) 289-7888 to request a quote.