Aeration in MN
Minnesota Aeration
It is time my Minnesota friends to get a plug aeration ordered for this fall. Fall tends to be the best time to do full core aeration services. Typically with lower temperatures versus the summer heat allow the aeration to go very smoothly, less muddy plugs, no competition with pre-emergents and the opportunity to overseed the lawn at the same time. Some people also may add an organic top dressing for added benefit to the grass or even a double aeration of the lawn which will allow for even more air and water flow to the roots of the grass and increased germination if you are seeding the yard.
Aeration Benefits for Minnesota Lawns
Aeration is truly one of the best things you can do for your lawn. It optimizes root growth, beautifies the lawn and naturally dethatch the grass of the yard. Instead of dethatching the yard which can damage the lawn consider instead the benefits of aeration for your Minnesota lawn.
1. Reduces the amount of soil compaction.
2. Increases overall Microbial activities that will help break down naturally, the thatched layers in the lawn. This lessens the need for dethatching services in the spring of the year.
3. Increases the overall root density by allowing them to grow down deeper and deeper into the soil.
4. The aeration will create plugs that are removed fully and will help to even out the lawn over time when done annually throughout the years.
5. When overseeding, the cores will break down and become the top-dressing for the seeds which eliminates the need for adding top soil. However an organic top dressing can be applied at the same if desired to further the germination success rate.
6. Reduces water need and consumption, which will potentially lower the water bill, since the water goes to the soil directly instead of running off or pooling up in areas on the lawn.
7. Gets air, water, & crucial nutrients directly into the root system of the lawn helping to make them stronger, more dense and to prepare for the winter.
8. Helps to thicken the root system of the plants which in turn will naturally reduce the weeds seen on site and enhance the color of the green, lush grass.
9. Lowers likelihood for lawn disease since the water drains correctly.
10. Makes your lawn more resilient to drought seasons since the soil holds water more efficiently.
To order this years aeration with seed or aeration without seed call Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities - your local aeration experts.
612-405-2660
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