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To aerate or not to aerate?
Wait what do you mean aerate?
Our area is no stranger to clay soil. That along with all of the rain and high heat can cause for very compacted soil. To combat this soil compaction problem there is a process called aeration. This is the process of physically removing cores of dirt which helps loosen the ground. When the ground is not as compacted it allows for better absorption of water, proper air flow and better ability for nutrients to get to the grass roots.
The real question is how do you know if you need it? We suggest getting it done at least once a year. If you have never had it then lets just assume you need it! A simple test is to take a normal screw driver and try to stick it into the ground. If you can not get it into the ground relatively easy then you need to consider getting this done. You should not have to lean into it and put a ton of muscle and body weight into getting the screwdriver into the ground. The benefits are huge. If you have any questions about how or where to do this feel free to ask any questions!
