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Experts agree that lawn aeration is one of the best ways to refresh tired or struggling turfgrass. Not only does it relieve compaction from seasons of foot traffic—both humans and pets—but it also ...

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 ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

A lawn—whether in the front, side or backyard—requires maintenance for a healthy, thriving turf. Mowing is a regular lawn task, especially during the grass-growing season, for a beautiful and ...

Garden coach Amy Powers is cautioning gardeners against aerating soil in spring, saying it can trigger weed growth and damage beneficial soil structure. She explains that dormant weed seeds are ...

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

If you want a lush, healthy lawn, certain maintenance tasks can't be avoided. Proper watering, fertilizing, and mowing are the most obvious, but aerating your lawn can be just as important. Aeration ...

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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 ...