What is the importance of aerating my turf?
Soil compaction is a soil condition that makes it very hard for grass to grow because the flow of air and water into the root system of your turf is restricted. The more use a lawn gets from such things as people and sports, the greater the risk of packing down the soil. The best method to soften the soil is by core aeration, or pulling plugs of sod up out the ground with a special machine. We recommend that homeowners aerate their fescue turf in the fall prior to seeding, and aerate their Bermuda grass in the spring/summer months. Aerating your turf will encourage deep root growth, better air exchange in the soil, and improved movement of water & nutrients into the soil profile.
