How Does Core Aeration Benefit a Lawn?

Aerating is a lawn care practice that removes the buildup of thatch and dirt to improve airflow between the soil and the surrounding environment. Also called core aeration, this process offers a number of benefits for your grass. Here's a closer look at why you should consult a lawn care professional to boost your lawn health.

3 Reasons to Schedule Aeration for Your Lawn

1. Better Access to Air and Other Essentials

Your property's grass needs exposure to air, sun, water, and nutrients in order to grow and maintain its lush health. Too much thatch and tightly compacted soil can prevent access to these essential elements. 

By removing plugs of thatch and dirt through core aeration, your lawn will be able to obtain the building blocks required for optimal growth and better absorb fertilizers and other enhancement products. Your lawn will be fuller, healthier, and more vibrant.

2. Minimize Thatch

Thatch is a layer of dead grass, leaves, and twigs that naturally builds up between the grass and soil. If it isn't controlled adequately, thatch won't just cut off the grass's access to air and other nutrients but also continue to grow until your lawn needs to be professionally dethatched. 

Dethatching is a much more involved and labor-intensive process than aeration. Having core aeration performed now will help you avoid dethatching—and the time and cost that go with it—further down the road.