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When is this offered?
We offer aeration services twice a year, once in the spring, starting in April. Also in the fall, starting in September. These are the times that will benefit the lawn the most. If you are putting fertilizers down, it is a good idea to have the aeration done first as this will help the fertilzer get deeper in the roots.
 What is aeration?
Aeration, which consists of the plugging / punching of your lawn. The process relieves soil compaction and allows penetration for water, fertilizer and light while strengthening roots and producing a greener, healthier lawn. There are two main reasons why aeration is great for the lawn:
1. THATCH
Thatch is a layer of organic matter containing live and dead plant material between the soil surface and the actively growing green vegetation. Development of thatch greater than 3/4 inch thick can lead to greater drought, insect and disease problems. Aerating a lawn helps control the development of thatch. It increases the activity of the soil micro-organisms that decompose the thatch layer. Aeration results in a mixture of thatch and soil, which retains more nutrients and water than a layer of pure thatch.
2. COMPACTION
Compaction occurs when the lawn is used frequently as a play area, or when vehicle traffic has been allowed on the lawn. In many cases, soil compaction occurs as a result of construction activities. In addition, rooting depth and the growth of grass roots may be reduced due to less oxygen movement to the roots. Aeration of the lawn leaves open holes which gradually fill with uncompacted soil. Following aeration of a lawn, water infiltration is higher, oxygen movement to the roots increases, and grass growth is stimulated.
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