Solution To Soil Compaction

Lawn Aerators are a solution for lawn that suffer from excessive thatch build up and soil compaction which prevents or at least makes it difficult for air and water to reach down to the lawns root systems. Through the process of lawn aeration you are simply helping to let air, water and fertilizer penetrate the soil so the nutrients reaches the plants root system and this will help stimulate new growth..

The primary reason of lawn aeration is to ensure better soil structure that increases the vitality of the soils micro organisms. Based on the size of the lawn you can do this by hand with a standard garden fork or a specifically designed core aerator fork. If your lawn is more then a acre them you may want to get a contractor in to do the job or you can purchase core lawn aerators that can be hired.

Autumn is a good time to aerate your lawn because this is when increased aeration and improved drainage and moisture penetration will have the best effect. The aim is to poke holes or spike the turf using a manual aerator, which is having T-bar with four hollow pipes. Insert it into the ground and pull out some soil. Most gardeners do not use steel forks to aerate their lawn now days. Core cultivators have an advantage over garden forks because they actually dig a core of soil leaving a hole that can be plugged (back filled) with a mixture of organic compost followed by a deep watering.

With thatchy lawns, it is a good practice to leave the cores on the lawn, allowing them to work back into the grass. Lawns may be fertilized and seeded immediately after aeration. Soil aeration ensure that the plant receives oxygen for root growth and reduces soil compaction which improves water and fertilizer infiltration. Core aeration is the best way to reduce thatch accumulation and to decrease compaction of the soil in heavy traffic area. One of the difficulties with core aeration devices is that a substantial amount of soil, grass and roots in the form of cylindrical plugs are left on top of the soil. These plugs are actually the soil removed from the core and left on top they break down and redistribute the soil throughout the thatch layer which helps to modify the physical structure of the thatch, which increases soil microbes.

Ways in which core aeration can improve your lawn area;
Helps with soil compaction in heavy traffic locations Enhanced heat and drought stress tolerance. Helps the rejuvenation of new root development Improves lawn thickness, vigor, and in general the health of the plant Improves dispersion for nourishment into the root zone. Helps improve the recycling flow of air, water, and fertilizer. Helps thatch breakdown.