My neighbor suggested that we share the rental of a machine to core aerate our lawns this fall. Is this a good idea? Core aeration is a good practice to include in your turf maintenance program and ...

Autumn is a good time to core aerate and thatch your lawn to reduce soil compaction if you did not aerate in the spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most residential lawns with normal use.

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

As warmer weather arrives, it’s tempting to do whatever it takes to kickstart your lawn following a brutal winter. But not every lawn care remedy is a good idea, especially in the spring when your ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... My dad commonly used the expression “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” He applied it to many situations in life, which mostly led to a laugh or shrug ...

Thinking about aerating now? It could do more harm than good for your lawn. Spring aeration can weaken grass and encourage aggressive weed growth. Fall is generally the best time for lawn aeration, ...

Spring core aeration on putting greens is an extremely beneficial management practice that is being performed currently throughout the region. Although each year it seems like core aeration is ...

Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up on your lawn over time and can prevent your yard from getting enough nutrients. Dethatching involves using tools, like a dethatching rake, to remove ...

Core aeration leaves plugs of soil on your lawn that break down and help discourage thatch. Adele Wilcoxen . Who doesn’t like a beautiful green lawn? We aim for a lush look, sometimes at the expense ...