How can i reduce the amount of aeration needed to maintain my lawn?

Prevention is key to minimizing the development of straw. Fertilization, aeration, mowing and the use of pesticides can be adjusted to reduce buildup. When you aerate your grass, you remove soil cores between ½ and ¾ in diameter and up to 6 in depth. This creates space for grass roots to expand and, at the same time, allows water and fertilizer to penetrate the soil, allowing plants to be healthier.

It's also a great time to re-sow your grass, as the holes allow the seeds to penetrate deeper into the soil. Here's everything you need to know about how to aerate your lawn, from the frequency to the signs that your lawn needs it. Whenever possible, combine lawn aeration with other lawn care, such as fertilizing, adding soil amendments, or reseeding. Right after aeration, it's the perfect time to re-plant with premium Pennington Smart Seed and fertilize the lawn or make simple repairs to the lawn.

The aerator will extract small cores of soil from the grass that should be left to decay in the grass. During the several weeks after the aeration and seeding service, proper maintenance is extremely important to ensure that seeds germinate and establish themselves in cool-season lawns. Before aerating, mow the grass at a low temperature (Timberline lawn experts recommend placing the mower 1.5 to 2 inches from the ground to maximize aeration efficiency), making sure you don't damage the grass crown. Aeration is the process of removing soil cores or plugs from grass by removing small pieces of soil from the surface of the turf.