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CORE AERATION – THE BENEFITS

March 10, 2019

What is core aeration?

In simplest terms, it is the process of making finger-sized holes in your lawn
and depositing the removed material on the surface to break down. This allows
fertilizer, water and oxygen to get to the roots where healthy grass originates.

Is core aerating effective in improving all species of turf grass?
Yes, both cool season (i.e. Kentucky bluegrass) and warm-season grasses (i.e.
bermuda grass) can be greatly improved.

How do I know if a yard needs aeration?
Known clay soils, heavy traffic, more than 1/2″ of thatch, standing water after
irrigation or rain, or lawns that brown easily in heat are all excellent
candidates. In reality, any yard, healthy or not, can benefit from annual
aeration.

Will spiking do the same thing?
No. While spiking will put holes in the turf, it actually compacts the soil
rather than removing the core. While there are often short-term benefits, in the
long term this is counterproductive.

When should aeration be scheduled?
For cool season grasses such as bluegrass, bentgrass, ryegrass and fine leaf and
tall fescue, spring (March-May) and fall (August-November) are best. For warm
season grasses such as bermuda, buffalo, St. Augustine, late spring and summer
after spring green-up (May-July) is preferred.

How often should a lawn be aerated?
In areas where the soil has a high clay content, compaction and thatch buildup
is more prevalent and aeration should be done twice a year. In areas of more
sandy or loamy soils, annual aeration will result in continued healthy lawns and
improved irrigation and fertilizing efficiency.

When will positive results be seen in the lawn?
Depending on the turf conditions, visual results may or may not be immediate
from a single aeration. Subterranean root growth and overall health and stress
tolerance will, however, begin to improve almost at once. Even in the toughest
conditions aeration in combination with an appropriate fertilizing, irrigation
and weed control program will show dramatic visual results in the second year
after a second or third aeration.

Will aeration make the grass grow faster?
Yes. Healthy grass will grow faster and thicker. If you are unwilling to mow
lush green grass, aeration, fertilizing and watering are counterproductive.

Is aeration a one-time fix that can be discontinued when the lawn has improved?
No. Aeration needs to be an ongoing part of a lawn care plan just like
fertilizing, weed and pest control, irrigation and mowing. In some cases,
aeration can be reduced from twice a year to once a year after a couple of
seasons.

How deep and how many cores are required for effective aeration?
Generally, cores every 4″– 6″ and from 2″– 3″ deep will give best results. It is
commonly accepted that the deeper and the closer together the better. The cores
left in your yard will usually be about 5/8″ diameter.

How long will it take for the cores left in the lawn to disappear?
Depending on the weather, soil conditions, watering and mowing frequency, the
cores will break down and disappear in about two weeks. This process will add
nutrients to the lawn. Raking up the cores reduces aeration effectiveness.

Is it important to aerate close to obstacles such as driveways, sidewalks, and
plantings?
Yes. Often these are the places where compaction is most prevalent, where weeds
often invade and where irrigation systems often are less effective.

How wet should the yard be for best aeration results?
Dry ground reduces the depth of cores and aeration effectiveness. Wet, muddy
soil allows deep aeration but at the expense of crusting the soil in the hole,
reducing access to the roots and making cores left in the yard a muddy mess that
does not break down as fast. Normally, aerating 24 hours after a 1/2″ rain or
normal watering is best.

Should aeration be done during times of drought or high heat?
No. During this time, the grass growth is less active and aeration could
increase the invasion of weeds and possibly increase the rate of water
evaporation.

Should newly seeded grass or sod be aerated?
No. Sod should not be aerated for at least 12 months. Newly seeded lawns usually
can be aerated in the second full season of growth. Multiple pass aeration prior
to seeding or sodding is a good way to prepare the soil.

Can aerator tines damage sprinkler heads or other items in the lawn?
Yes. You must flag all items in the yard to avoid damage caused by the tines.

When should the lawn be fertilized?
Fertilizing immediately after aeration will achieve the best return on your
fertilizer investment, as it will more easily get to the root structure at this
time.

Will the lawn require more fertilization after aeration?
No. The same amount of fertilizer will give quicker and more long-lasting
results as it will get to the roots where real health occurs.

When should preemergent for weeds be applied?
Preemergent is best applied after aeration to reduce the chance of weed invasion
in the yard while the grass is spreading to the cored holes. Do not apply
preemergent if you intend to overseed.

Is reseeding after aeration a good practice?
Yes. If the lawn has areas where the stand of grass is thin, broadcast seeding
1–2 weeks after aeration will improve germination, as the seeds will intermix
with the deterioration of plugs and have direct access to non-compacted soil in
the holes in the turf. In this area, multiple passes with the aeration equipment
will dramatically improve soil conditions leading to better overseeding results.

Is dethatching (power raking) necessary in addition to aeration?
Dethatching only adds to the benefit of Aeration.  Dethatching removes dead
thatch from grass and is needed every Spring but does not improve compaction
which is where Aeration comes in.

Should the lawn be watered after aeration?
Yes. Water helps breakdown the cores left in the yard and is particularly
effective on the newly exposed root system.

Please call The Lawn Boys today to get a quote and schedule your Aeration. Rates
vary by the yard.

Call 406-534-9498 or to expedite your request please fill out the form below and
we will call you with your quote. Please make sure to include your address. 
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