When should I aerate my own lawn?

• <div><p>It’s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don’t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don’t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2016
Well done! Our new care free artificial lawn looks awesome.
Concepts To Reality
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Reviewed in November 2014
They have routines they use for the different seasons. From aeration to killing weeds to fertilizers to seeding. They do it all and are very professional. You hardly know they are on your property, leave the bill on the door and work with you on the billing. My lawn went from yuk to...
Weed Man - Knoxville TN
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Reviewed in February 2014
I called them to request an estimate for lawn sprinkler system repairs. After describing the work to her, she said she would call me back to setup an appointment to estimate the work. She never called back.
Lopez Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Angel responded promptly to my request for an estimate to perform monthly lawn service. He arrived on time and did an excellent job. His approach is friendly and professional. I signed up to have him care for my lawn permanently.
Angel's Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2012
I called Pure Landscape and asked for an estimate for regular lawn/yard maintenance service. The proprietor said he would call back and setup an appointment to view the property. He never called back.
Pure Landscape Inc
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Reviewed in September 2011
Their Advertising says they install Sod lawns, sprinkler systems & irrigation Rock Bark and Fences... There are 4 employees shown in their picture, and they apparently do not currently have all of the proper employment requirements for an employer in California. Review the complaints on this...
Basic Landscape Maintenance
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Reviewed in February 2011
New Leaf Lawn Care are very professional and recommend to us things that may need to be done to our lawn. They also offer snow removal.
New Leaf Lawncare LLC
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Reviewed in April 2010
Excellent. The service technicians were evidently experts in lawn sprinkler systems and did troubleshooting and repairs efficiently and effectively. The two technicians that were dispatched to my home worked well together and were very professional.
Hammer Plumbing & Drain
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Reviewed in March 2006
Larry, my current treatment specialist, is very helpful and always informative. He knows his stuff! I have had various complaints in the past regarding weeds, etc. with some of the other company specialists who have serviced my lawn, but have always reached a satisfactory resolution with a...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5140
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

Because it’s native to the central United States and Canada and is drought-tolerant, it typically is not difficult to grow. It requires very little maintenance and minimal watering beyond rainfall. Its hardy nature and unique look make it a favorite choice among people living in the western United States and other dry regions of the country.

Lawn aeration and dethatching are meant to solve the same problem, loosening up compacted soil so that the root systems can grow and receive more water, oxygen, and nutrients. Aeration is the gentler option and often the preferable one. Dethatching completely tears out the thatch layer of the lawn and can inadvertently yank out healthy grass if done incorrectly. Aeration loosens the soil and only removes small cores of it.

Don’t pick up dirt after aerating. Even though it's tempting because soil cores are incredibly unsightly, these cores and the dirt they leave behind are ecologically important. This is what keeps your grass looking beautiful and growing healthily. The soil cores need two to three weeks to decompose, but you can swat them with a rake if their natural shape bothers you.

If you plan on laying new grass seed, try to wait eight weeks before stepping on it. You might need to wait an entire season to drive your car across the driveway. Sod establishes itself in the ground in about two weeks.

It’s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don’t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don’t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.

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