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Aeration is the process of relieving soil compaction by creating holes in the soil, either using a garden fork, aerator sandals, or by extracting small soil cores with a tyne aerator.
Aerating your lawn offers several advantages for its overall health and growth. By loosening compacted soil, aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the roots, helping your lawn to establish strong, deep-root systems. This process supports healthy grass growth and a more resilient lawn.
Some key benefits of aeration include:
✅Promoting thicker, stronger grass growth.
✅Reducing soil compaction caused by foot traffic.
✅Improving drainage in areas with poor soil structure.
✅Encouraging grass to spread over bare patches.
✅Allowing nutrients to more effectively reach the roots.
While aeration can be performed at any time of the year, it’s most beneficial during the warmer months, such as spring and summer, when grass is actively growing. This is particularly important when using core aeration, as the removal of soil plugs leaves holes in the ground, which can be filled in faster with healthy grass growth.
Aeration can still be effective during the cooler months, but the full benefits will be seen once the grass begins to grow more vigorously.
There are several methods for aerating your lawn, depending on the tools you have available:
If your soil is very compacted and the aerator tines struggle to penetrate, try watering the lawn thoroughly a few hours before aerating. This will soften the soil, making it easier to create the necessary holes for aeration.
Aeration is a simple yet highly effective way to improve your lawn's health and appearance. By relieving soil compaction and allowing better water, air, and nutrient flow to the roots, you can help your lawn grow stronger, thicker, and more resilient. Whether you choose to use a garden fork, aerating sandals, or core aeration, the benefits are clear. To get the most out of your lawn, aim to aerate during the active growing season and make it a regular part of your lawn care routine. With these steps, you’ll be well on your way to a lush, vibrant lawn.
We understand that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having a significant impact on all Australians and that it is a difficult and unprecedented time at the moment. We wanted to assure you that health and safety are the top priorities for Rosemount Turf management and staff. There are certain measures that we have put in place to ensure that our customers and employees are safe. We are being vigilant with our office and ensuring all surfaces are sterilised and cleaned regularly.
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