Every lawn owner strives for greener, healthier grass. This can easily be done through year-round maintenance. While it sounds simple, maintenance requires a lot of hard work and a lot of time and money.
Soil aeration is one of the components of lawn care. The method is intended to address the problem of soil compaction caused by vehicle and pedestrian traffic, poor drainage, mowing and damp soil conditions. The compacted soil has less room for oxygen and nutrient circulation, preventing the plants’ roots from expanding and preventing water disturbances from penetrating deeper into the soil. The floor ventilation is hereby the perfect means.
Earthworms naturally aerate the soil as they burrow through the soil. However, we now have access to a manual ventilation tool that can be used to speed up the process more effectively. The tools come in a variety of forms, but they can be divided into two main categories: core aerators and spike aerators.
Core aerator
Soil cylinders are removed from the soil and deposited on the surface by core aerators. The plugs can be left on the grass to dry out as they will break open the next time you mow the lawn. It is relatively better than other methods of loosening the compacted soil.
Spike aerator
The aeration process is made easier by spike aerators by creating holes in the ground where the spikes penetrate the ground. Although the hole appears in the ground, the displaced soil is pushed further down, which makes the soil in that area even more compact. Using a spike aerator in an area where the soil is clay-like is not recommended as it works better on sandy soils.
Considerations
There are several considerations that must be made before performing the ventilation process. While this entire procedure is designed to improve the health of the lawn in general, it can prove stressful for grass plants. To relieve stress, it must be done before the active growth phase of the grass so that recovery occurs quickly.
The type of soil and conditions are other important factors to consider. The ventilation must then be planned accordingly. Clay soils need to be aerated twice a year as they are very easy to compact. On the other hand, sandy soils only need to be aerated once a year. The ideal conditions for lawn aeration are when the soil is soft and damp. If the soil is dry, then the law must be watered a day before aeration to maintain moist conditions. Conversely, the ground must not be too wet or muddy. If it rains, the lawn must be dried before aerating. Safety precautions must also be taken when performing lawn maintenance procedures.
The final result
Here are the basics of lawn aeration that can help you get a greener, healthier grass. However, it is important to follow the maintenance procedure for the best results.
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