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‘Aeration is the process of creating openings in the lawn to help air, water and nutrients move into the soil to the grass roots, alleviate soil compaction and help reduce thatch.
An aerator pulls plugs out of the soil coring, spiking or slicing into the soil.
Core aeration is the most effective method. It uses spoon-shaped or hollow tines to remove columns of soil and deposit them on the surface of the lawn.
Spiking uses solid tines to create holes in the soil. Slicing uses rotating blades to cut narrow slits in the soil. Spiking and slicing move soil rather than removing it. Although they make less visual impact on the lawn surface, they are not as effective in providing pockets for water, air and nutrients to enter the soil.
For lawns with cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, fall is the best time to aerate. With cooler temperatures, you’ll avoid heat stress on the grass and reduce the chance of weed invasion.
Schedule the aeration approximately two weeks prior to the final fertilization for the year and five to six weeks before the first frost to allow the grass time to recover.
