Effects of Aeration:
- Alleviates compaction
- Promotes new growth (roots and leaves)
- Helps turf take up water and nutrients more easily
- Allows for decreased watering and increases drought tolerance
When to Aerate:
- Aeration can be done anytime the turf is actively growing
- For best results aerating 2x per year (Spring & Fall) is recommended
- Aeration is not recommended in the winter (December – February)
Process:
- Sprinklers will be located and flagged prior to work
- Entire turf area will be aerated with a 21” walk behind aerator 2-3” deep cores will be removed
- Turf will be passed over a minimum of 3x
- Sprinklers will be checked to ensure no damage was done during dethatching