Fall Aeration: The Secret to a Healthier Lawn Next Spring

As summer winds down, we pack away all of the fun memories and look forward to the fall. The arrival of fall signals a time to watch football, decorate for the season, and sip pumpkin spice lattes. With the changing of the seasons, we also turn our attention to the Fall Project To-Do List. Raking and blowing leaves, draining hoses, and cutting back our perennials are on that list. (For Autumn Yard Care Tips, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.) Aeration is another important fall lawn care task. Turf Pro, Green Bay, recommends core aeration every fall to help lawns become lush and healthy in the spring. Our landscaping crew aerates lawns in Northeast Wisconsin every fall. Aeration is the process of pulling small plugs of soil out of the lawn to allow water, air, and nutrients to reach the roots of grass.

How Does Fall Aeration Help Lawns Thrive?

When used in conjunction with fertilization, watering, pest control, and weed control, lawn aeration helps lawns thrive. Take a good look at your lawn. Does the soil look compacted from all of the mowing and summertime activity? Do you see some areas of dead grass or thatch build-up? Fall core aeration breaks up the tight soil and thatch, opening space for water and nutrients to flow down to the grass roots. Aeration also gives roots room to grow deeper, making them stronger and more resistant to foot traffic, drought, and extreme heat. Plus, aeration enables root systems to easily absorb water because the water penetrates to the roots instead of pooling on the surface.

Why is Fall the Ideal Time for Aeration?

Fall is the ideal time for core aeration in Northeast Wisconsin:

• The warm soil and cool air cause roots to grow faster, and strong root systems contribute to a healthy lawn in the spring.
• Fall aeration restores stressed lawns, making them more resistant to winter kill and supporting the lawn’s long-term health
• In the fall, the grass isn’t competing with crabgrass, dandelions, and other weeds that are more prevalent in the spring.
• Turf Pro is running a Fall Lawn Aeration Special: FREE Second Pass. Double the core aeration passes for the price of a single.

Schedule Core Aeration Before a Hard Freeze

September and early October are the best times to schedule fall core aeration in Northeast Wisconsin. Schedule a fall core aeration for your lawn before the first hard freeze hits Green Bay. Turf Pro offers comprehensive landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal services in Green Bay, Appleton, the Fox Valley, and the surrounding communities. Take advantage of our Fall Lawn Aeration Special: FREE Second Pass. Contact Us today.

 

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