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 ...

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house. Your yard could use a good airing out, too. And that’s what lawn aeration is all about. Lawn aeration involves poking holes in the ground to alleviate soil ...

Spring core aeration on putting greens is an extremely beneficial management practice that is being performed currently throughout the region. Although each year it seems like core aeration is ...

“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. How can I naturally make my lawn healthier? A. Anytime is a good time to core aerate your lawn as long as there is adequate soil moisture, but most people like to do it in the spring or fall.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Someone using an aerator on lawn - WH_Pics/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If your lawn is ...

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.

Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up on your lawn over time and can prevent your yard from getting enough nutrients. Dethatching involves using tools, like a dethatching rake, to remove ...

Aeration on bluegrass and tall fescue lawns is best done in the fall, September through October. Spring is also acceptable. For heavily compacted lawns, fall and spring aeration may be required. For ...