What can I do to aerate my own lawn?

Aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots of your lawn. This helps the lawn better withstand heat, drought, insects and diseases. It can also help to reduce thatch, which is a layer of dead grass and other organic material that can build up on the soil surface and prevent water and nutrients from reaching the roots.

There are several ways to aerate your own lawn.

1. Use a manual aerator. This is a tool with a series of spikes or tines that you push into the ground to create holes. Manual aerators are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, but it can take a lot of time and effort to aerate a large lawn.

2. Rent a power aerator. This is a machine that does the same thing as a manual aerator, but with much less effort. Power aerators can be rented from most hardware stores.

3. Hire a lawn care company to aerate your lawn. This is the most expensive option, but also the least labor-intensive.

When to aerate your lawn?

Aeration is most effective when done in the spring or fall. This is when the grass is actively growing and can best benefit from the increased oxygen, water, and nutrients that aeration provides.

How often to aerate your lawn?

Aeration is not necessary every year. Once every 2-3 years is usually sufficient. However, you may need to aerate more frequently if your lawn has heavy compacted clay or is used heavily.