Aeration and Over-Seeding; How it Works and its Benefits
How aeration works:
Aeration is the process of mechanically removing cores of turf to improve the flow of air, water and nutrients in dense, compacted soil. Soil compaction, caused by lawn traffic such as walking and moving, is one of the greatest causes of turf deterioration. When soil is compacted, dirt particles are forced together, reducing the area where roots can grow. Aeration relieves soil compaction by improving the exchange of water and critical nutrients to grass roots.
- Adequate amounts of vital nutrients including water, oxygen, nitrates, phosphorus, and potassium are unable to reach the roots.
- Aerators relieve soil compaction by removing evenly-spaced cores of turf up to 3 inches in depth.
- Once the soil is aerated air exchange is improved and the soil can easily absorb water, fertilizer and other nutrients.
- Aeration promotes deeper root growth for a lawn that is lush, healthy and drought resistant.
Why should I aerate?
- Water and fertilizer can be used more efficiently by your lawn
- Minimizes Thatch
- Promotes deeper root growth and renewed microbial activity
- Reduced soil compaction
- Combined with over seeding will provide a more dense growth of lawn more resistant to disease and weeds
- Combined with reseeding and Spray Green fertilization the lawn will be renewed, more healthy and more dense promoting better root development and better able to choke out weeds.