I prefer using core aeration as an annual cultural practice for lawns. Power raking can be beneficial for lawns that have excess thatch buildup (more than 3/4-inch thick). Combining core aeration with ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

Q: I recently moved down south from the Northeast and want to keep my new lawn healthy. When is the best time to aerate the lawn? A: Punching holes into the soil with a lawn aerator, a tool that has ...

Q: I had some work done in my yard in September. Knowing it was too late to plant centipede seed, I broadcast wheat straw. I’ll wait until May, go over the yard very well with a borrowed spike aerator ...

While the spike aerator may not remove soil plugs like a core aerator, it still offers significant benefits for soil health and lawn vitality. It is suitable for users seeking a cost-effective ...

Autumn is a good time to core aerate and thatch your lawn to reduce soil compaction if you did not aerate in the spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most residential lawns with normal use.

How do you know when it’s time to aerate your lawn? Look at your yard. If you see thinning or brown grass, there are worn spots or bald patches, your lawn has puddles or your grass has stopped growing ...

Aeration is often touted as important, but it's often a task that's ignored, especially by homeowners with large lawns. In fact, our own group of friends questioned me to learn if it was truly ...