Your lawn is one of the main things people notice when passing by your home or business. It’s critical to your property value and overall curb appeal. Maintaining a lawn properly can be a time-consuming part of property ownership. That’s where deep core aeration services can play a role in lawn care. So, what is deep core aeration and how could it help you?
Deep core aeration is the process of removing cores of soil – about ⅝ inch in diameter and 1-3 inches long. This is done with an aeration machine. The displaced soil disintegrates into your lawn through irrigation, rain, or during mowing. It is recommended you aerate at least every three to five years.
Here are six benefits of deep core aeration as part of your commercial or residential lawn care regimen:
Soil compaction is an issue that prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching your grass’s roots. This creates thinning and dead spots in your lawn. Aeration improves soil density which relieves soil compaction.
It is beneficial to aerate both before and after seeding. Aeration aids with germination as it improves seed and topsoil contact. In addition, aeration creates a moist environment to help seedling development.
Aeration helps to relieve your lawn of thatch. Thatch is the layer of dead grass that accumulates on your lawn over time. This layer can steal nutrients and moisture from the live grass in your lawn, causing it to die. Aeration works by introducing microorganisms that help to decompose the dead grass from the soil, revealing a fresh, healthy layer of grass below.
Deep core aeration also helps to prepare your lawn for winter dormancy. Before the grass goes dormant for the winter, many people opt to aerate and fertilize their lawns. This protects the lawn from the first winter frost.
Aeration can also help you save money on irrigating your lawn. Aeration improves your lawns ability to absorb water, reducing the need for longer irrigation sessions.
Aeration helps to improve the overall health of your lawn. It provides your soil necessary access to water, air, and fertilizer. This additional access helps the grass grow deeper roots, further improving the health of your lawn.
At Aeroscape, we have staff experienced in deep core aeration ready to help you spruce up your lawn. Call Aeroscape at (801) 567-2383 or click on our Contact an Expert green arrow on any page of our website to get in touch with us today.
