CAN I GET AWAY WITH SKIPPING LAWN AERATION THIS YEAR?
Lawn aeration is sometimes overlooked but, in fact, it is the unseen hero behind a thriving lawn. Although it is not as well known as fertilization or weed control, aeration is just as important. We understand that this service could seem like just an added expense that you're looking to eliminate, however, we highly suggest thinking twice before doing so!
As the fall season approaches us, it's time to start thinking about scheduling core aeration. Core aeration will not only combat issues created by the heavy foot traffic of the summer, but it will also prepare your grass for the upcoming winter season. It is best to get this service scheduled between September and October to ensure the best results. However, if it's well into November and you forgot to schedule, no worries! Liquid aeration can come to the rescue.
Core aeration heals your lawn from the summer stress.
Lawnmowers and increased foot traffic can cause a lot of thatch build-up and compacted soil. So, come fall time, your lawn is probably struggling to get access to sunlight, water, and essential nutrients. Core aeration benefits your lawn in the fall by acting as the reset button for your turf each year. Core aeration will poke tiny holes into your soil, thus eliminating the thatch build-up and loosening your soil. This allows for essential nutrients to reach your roots with ease and greatly strengthens your lawn.
Core aeration prepares your lawn for the winter season.
The winter season is very stressful for your grass due to the lower temperatures. If your lawn isn't aerated in the fall, that means that it is still struggling to get the essential nutrients that it needs to become strong enough to fight off the winter stress such as lawn diseases and insect infestations.
By aerating in the fall, your roots will grow strong and deep, thus putting your lawn in great shape to take on the winter and leave you with strong, lush grass come springtime.
What should you do if you missed the window for fall aeration?
As mentioned above, core aeration should be performed in September-October. If you find that it is the end of the year and you missed the window for fall aeration, we highly recommend scheduling liquid aeration for the spring. The snowfall will only further compact your soil and you will find that, without any type of aeration, your lawn will struggle to bounce back from the winter season.
Liquid aeration uses an active ingredient that breaks down compacted thatch and soil. A lawn care team like ours will apply it to your lawn in the spring season. If you did not schedule core aeration for the fall, spring aeration is a great option to help with:
Loosening up heavily compacted soil after winter
Increasing the retention of water and other nutrients in your grass
No need to schedule both core and liquid aeration services. Your lawn only needs one of these treatments annually to flourish!
Add core aeration to your fall checklist by calling us today to schedule!
Because core aeration is a less popular lawn care service than fertilization or weed control, we understand why property owners might think of skipping it. However, we highly advise against it. Core aeration is just what your lawn needs in the fall season to heal from summer and prepare for winter.
At Sam's Turf Care, we're in the business of giving TLC to lawns. Since 1985, we have been providing both core and liquid aeration to the Independence, MO area, including Gladstone and North Kansas City. If you're interested in healing your lawn this season with core aeration, give us a call at (816) 886-1121 to schedule!
