My neighbor suggested that we share the rental of a machine to core aerate our lawns this fall. Is this a good idea? Core aeration is a good practice to include in your turf maintenance program and ...

My lawn service began offering "spring" lawn aeration a couple of years ago, in addition to their "fall" lawn aeration. A former colleague of mine, who used to be in the lawn care business, says that ...

Spring core aeration on putting greens is an extremely beneficial management practice that is being performed currently throughout the region. Although each year it seems like core aeration is ...

I prefer using core aeration as an annual cultural practice for lawns. Power raking can be beneficial for lawns that have excess thatch buildup (more than 3/4-inch thick). Combining core aeration with ...

After our last round of heavy, wet snow, spring has sprung along the Front Range. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and spring chores abound. On a recent neighborhood chat group, the topic of ...

Autumn is a good time to core aerate and thatch your lawn to reduce soil compaction if you did not aerate in the spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most residential lawns with normal use.

Aerating your lawn helps it breathe and grow stronger by opening the soil so water and nutrients reach the roots. The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool ...

Texas lawns have long suffered from compacted clay soils, which limit oxygen flow and trap water at the surface, especially during periods of low rainfall. Add in foot traffic, heat stress, and rapid ...

Aeration on bluegrass and tall fescue lawns is best done in the fall, September through October. Spring is also acceptable. For heavily compacted lawns, fall and spring aeration may be required. For ...

Core aeration leaves plugs of soil on your lawn that break down and help discourage thatch. Adele Wilcoxen . Who doesn’t like a beautiful green lawn? We aim for a lush look, sometimes at the expense ...