Aeration Tips

Aerating consists of perforating the soil with small holes usually 7-10 cm (3-4") deep, which allow for water, oxygen, fertilizers, and other nutrients to penetrate the soil, and reach the grass roots. This will enable your roots to grow deeply and produce a much thicker lawn.

Helpful Hints

• If compaction is a problem, use an aerator to allow air, water and fertilizer to reach the root zone where they are needed.
• Dethatching and aeration enables your fertilizer to be more effective.
• Avoid aerating your lawn during times of weed problems. Aerating may actually help spread weeds by causing weed infestation, so try to control weeds prior to aerating.
• If you are planning on fertilizing or reseeding your lawn, it is recommended to aerate just prior to doing so. This will allow fertilizer, seed, and other nutrients to penetrate your lawn.