BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR LAWN
THE BENEFITS OF PLUG AERATION
Your lawn works hard — it’s the site of family gatherings and kids playing, and it’s often the first thing people see at your home. A lawn should be enjoyed,
provides a path for water to reach your thirsty lawn, gives roots the room they need to grow, and improves the airflow in the soil. It’s also beneficial for overall lawn health.
WHY AERATE? Soil compaction doesn’t just affect lawn growth. It can also cause problems with water drainage, leading to puddles and ponds in the lower areas of your lawn. If your soil is too compacted, it could cost you, as roots are more susceptible to diseases when they are under stress and can’t get the right amount of water. Compaction decreases soil fertility, so your lawn may need more fertilizer, watering, and seeding than a healthy lawn. SHOULD I AERATE MY LAWN? Soil compaction is a fact of life, so we recommend that everyone have a plan to aerate their lawn. You should aim to do this at least once or twice a year during the growing seasons of early spring and early fall. Some signs you may need aeration are if your lawn feels spongy, the soil feels hard to the touch, the grass is thinning, or your lawn isn’t draining correctly. Aerating your lawn is a powerful method to boost its health and appearance. At Anthony’s Lawn Care, we have the equipment and expertise to do the job right and have your lawn looking its best. Contact us today to set up an appointment.
but all the foot traffic can lead to soil compaction,
making it difficult for your lawn to soak up
the water and nutrients it needs to remain healthy. Lawn plug aeration is a method that can help loosen the ground, increase air flow, and ensure your grass can flourish. Ready to dig in and learn more?
WHAT’S THE DIRT ON AERATION? A plug aerator is a tool that pulls out “plugs” of dirt from the ground to free up space for tight soil to breathe and spread out. The plugs it leaves behind are small, cylinder-shaped sections of dirt, grass, and roots that then work their way back into the soil from above. This form of aeration
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