What is core/plug aerating?
-Aerating involves removing soil plugs to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. Aerating provides the roots of your lawn with better access to oxygen and improves the ability of your soil to hold water.
-The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction
How often should you aerate?
-Ideally, you should aerate twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.
-Aerating in the spring and then applying a fertilizer is the best way to make a lawn green and lush.
-Aerating in the fall and then applying a winter fertilizer, versus a regular fertilizer, will keep the grass healthy through the winter months.