Lawn aeration is a must-do for healthy lawns. When you aerate a lawn, you create thousands of small holes in your lawn's surface to reduce thatch (the layer of dead plant material that sits between ...

Maintaining a thick and healthy lawn is a dream for many homeowners. A lush carpet of green grass goes a long way when it comes to making the exterior of your property look well-manicured. While ...

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Aerating when the grass is dormant is a mistake that can cause problems for the lawn. Dormant grass is, obviously, not growing. So if you choose this time to aerate and add lots of holes across the ...

Aerating your lawn helps it breathe and grow stronger by opening the soil so water and nutrients reach the roots. The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool ...

Aeration could be the answer to your prayers for a healthier, greener lawn. Nina Malyna/Getty Images There are a lot of things you can do to beautify your lawn. You can give it a little edging action ...

Lawn aeration is the first step to preparing a healthy lawn. You can aerate your lawn manually or with a machine, but the results will include improved growth and color. It’s also a great way to ...

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When fall finally arrives in the South, cool-season lawns breathe a sigh of relief. Fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and ryegrass all green up and start actively growing again as temperatures drop to a ...

Lawn aerating involves perforating your lawn with many small holes, breaking up heavily compacted soil so water, nutrients and oxygen can better reach the roots. This lawn care process improves ...