A beautiful yard complements your home and gives it undeniable curb appeal. One way you can ensure that your yard stays beautiful and vibrant is by aerating it yourself or hiring a company like CV Lawn King to aerate it for you.
Lawn aeration involves creating pockets of air in the soil, making it possible for oxygen, water, and nutrients to deeply penetrate the soil and reach the roots of plants and flowers that beautify your yard.
Aeration: An Important Aspect of Lawn Care
Here are five reasons why a comprehensive lawn care strategy wouldn’t be complete without aeration:
1. According to a lawn and garden report published by North Dakota State University, aeration “invigorates roots, stimulates new growth, and even smooths out bumpy lawns.” This makes landscaping your yard more enjoyable.
2. Aeration helps to prevent weed growth. Preventing weed growth is a crucial part of landscaping and lawn care because weeds steal nutrients from other plants and flowers.
3. This crucial lawn care practice also makes your grass less vulnerable to disease from pests. Healthy roots are more resistant to common pests because improved air circulation discourages the growth of fungus and creates a less hospitable environment for insects.
4. Compacted soil suffocates roots, but aeration allows those roots to grow deeper and stronger. That said, it works well to prevent compaction caused by foot traffic, severe weather, and even regular mowing.
5. Aerated soil retains water more effectively than non-aerated soil. This helps fortify your yard against drought stress as well as heat stress.
Rely on CV Lawn King for All Your Lawn Care Needs
The best time to aerate your lawn is during the growing season “when the grass can heal and fill in any open areas after soil plugs are removed,” according to Briggs and Stratton, the world’s largest producer of small engines that power millions of lawn care machines.
The landscaping and lawn care experts at CV Lawn King offer year-round yard and lawn care services to commercial and residential properties across Logan, Utah. For more information about our aeration, landscaping, and lawn care services, request a quote online, email landscaping@cvlawnking.com, or call 435-740-4392.