Over the past few weeks of Turfgrass Advisory Service (TAS) visits two consistent themes have been heard at golf courses throughout the Northeast. The first issue is slow recovery from core aeration.

My neighbor suggested that we share the rental of a machine to core aerate our lawns this fall. Is this a good idea? Core aeration is a good practice to include in your turf maintenance program and ...

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“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 ...

Core aeration leaves plugs of soil on your lawn that break down and help discourage thatch. Adele Wilcoxen . Who doesn’t like a beautiful green lawn? We aim for a lush look, sometimes at the expense ...

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What to do with plugs of soil after aerating your lawn? Just leave them in place to naturally break down. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension A healthy root system is a ...

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