Core Aeration Services
About our Core Aeration Services
Green Green Grass offers mechanical core aeration services for your lawn. By removing small cores of soil from your lawn, it reduces soil compaction and promotes root growth for a healthier lawn. Core aeration has many benefits to any lawn. Aerating your lawn allows your grass to grow deeper roots and make better use of water and fertilizer.
Thatch Build Up and Core Aeration
Thatch accumulation is a common issue for most lawns, and if left unmanaged, it can significantly impact the effectiveness of water, fertilizer and pesticides. The core aeration process enables soil organisms to better break down the thatch and reduce its build up over time. By integrating core aeration into lawn care practices, it is possible to mitigate the negative effects of excessive thatch accumulation and maintain a healthier lawn.
Before and After Lawn Aeration Process
Best time to Aerate your lawn
Core aeration is highly beneficial with an annual lawn care schedule, which is typically the most effective. However, heavily used lawns or those situated on dense clay or subsoils may require core aeration twice a year to maintain optimal health and quality. Fall & spring are the best times to have your lawn aerated.
What happens after lawn aeration?
After core aeration services, your lawn will initially feature small soil plugs scattered across it, which will eventually disintegrate into the soil within a couple of weeks. Approximately 7 to 10 days post-aeration, the holes will be filled with thriving white roots, indicating that the grass roots are benefiting from increased oxygen, moisture, and nutrients from the soil. Particularly on compacted and sloped terrains, you should immediately notice reduced water puddles and runoff following rainfall or irrigation. Post-aeration, your lawn’s ability to endure longer periods between waterings without wilting will improve. Through repeated aerations, your lawn will develop improved resilience to heat and drought stress over time.
Aeration FAQs
- What is lawn aeration? Lawn aeration is a process of perforating the soil with small holes to alleviate soil compaction and promote healthy root growth. It allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the soil more easily, resulting in a stronger, more vibrant lawn.
- Why is lawn aeration important? Lawn aeration helps address common issues such as soil compaction, thatch buildup, and poor drainage, which can hinder the health and appearance of your lawn. By improving soil structure and increasing root development, aeration promotes better nutrient absorption and enhances overall turf health.
- When is the best time to aerate my lawn? The optimal time to aerate your lawn depends on factors such as grass type and climate. In most regions, early fall or spring is ideal when the grass is actively growing. Avoid aerating during periods of drought or extreme heat, as this can stress the grass and impede recovery.
- How often should I aerate my lawn? The frequency of core aeration depends on the soil type, level of compaction, and foot traffic. However, Manitoba lawns have high clay content. As a result, compaction and thatch build up is a problem here. For most lawns, annual core aeration is sufficient to maintain healthy soil and promote robust turf growth. However, heavily compacted soils or high-traffic areas may benefit from more frequent aeration.
- How long will it take for the plugs left on my lawn to disappear? The plugs will break down and dissolve within about two weeks, depending on weather, soil conditions, watering, and mowing frequency.
- Should I rake up the plugs left after the core aeration process is complete? No. Raking up the plugs reduces core aeration effectiveness. Leaving the soil plugs on your lawn will add nutrients to the soil and increase the effectiveness of the core aeration process.
- Can the aerator tines damage sprinkler heads or other items in the lawn? Yes. The aerator weighs 200 lbs or more. You must flag all items in the yard to avoid damage that a direct impact to the aerator tines could cause.
- Can I cut my grass after core aeration has been completed? Yes! After aerating you can cut your lawn, while avoiding bagging. Additionally, it’s important to consider overseeding after aerating. The two should always be completed at the same time, to receive the full benefits of aerating your lawn. You can also start fertilizing and watering your lawn after core aeration. Green Green Grass offers a tailored season schedule for completing the necessary services to benefit your lawn all-season long.
- Should I power rake my lawn in the spring before aerating my lawn? This is an important question to answer. Power raking your lawn is not always necessary. We recommend you contact us before power raking, and we’ll evaluate your lawn free of charge, because you may do unnecessary damage to your lawn. Thatch thickness is important and part of your lawn’s health. You may just need to aerate and overseed to the start of the season.
- Should I over seed my lawn with grass seed before or after aeration? The best practice is to over seed your lawn immediately after aerating your lawn. Also start a water program.
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Southdale, Windsor Park, Southland Park, Island Lakes, Royal Wood, Meadowood, Sage creek, South St. Vital, River Park South
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