A beautiful lawn adds so much to your home, so maintenance is essential. To keep it healthy and vibrant, aeration can be helpful. Here are some common FAQs about lawn aeration services.

What Is Lawn Aeration?

The process of aeration allows air into a space. Therefore, when used on your lawn, professionals drill holes into the soil by way of an aerator. Thanks to these holes, nutrients and water can reach the roots faster. As a result, your grass and other plants will be stronger than ever as they can quickly absorb all the necessities to thrive.

How Often Is Aeration Needed?

When it comes to aeration, time is essential. If your lawn has been newly sodded, our experts recommend you wait at least two years to start aeration. We've seen that you may want to aerate twice a year for lawns to have high traffic. According to The Spruce, typically, you can aerate every two to three years if there aren't any obvious issues. Otherwise, hiring annual aerate services is fine for the typical lawn.

When Is the Best Time for Aeration Services?

Make sure you understand what type of grass you're working with. The type of grass species affects when aeration will be most effective. For example, in our experience, if you have Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass, these are cool-season grasses that benefit from aeration between March and May or sometime in the fall. However, we've seen that Bermuda grass is a warm-season grass that benefits from this process between April and July.

Do I Need to Prep Before Aeration?

Is your soil currently muddy or very wet? If so, wait until it dries out a bit. We've seen that you should water your lawn within the first day or two before starting aeration, but make sure you don't flood it. You want soil that's soft enough for the aerator to easily penetrate, and one inch of water is enough to do so, in our experience.

If you want your lawn to look its best year-round, give it extra care by hiring local aerate services. Our team has been in business for over 20 years and offers free quotes. Since you live in this warm area, you want your soil to be able to absorb water and nutrients as easily as possible. To make your grass flourish, contact Weed Solutions Inc today.