What is aeration? Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve soil aeration. Textbooks often refer to the practices of soil aeration as soil cultivation (coring, spiking, and slicing). The aeration process is also commonly called core aeration in the lawn service industry, and homeowners often refer to it as aeration or core aeration. What are the benefits of core aeration? Core aeration helps the lawn's health and vigor, and it reduces maintenance requirements. The following are other benefits of core aeration: Lawn aeration improves air exchange between the soil and atmosphere. Lawn aerating enhances soil water uptake. Lawn aeration improves fertilizer Uptake and use. Lawn aerating reduces water runoff and puddling in some cases but re-leveling with Top Dressing or Re-sodding will fix major problem areas. Lawn aeration improves turf grass rooting. Lawn aerating reduces soil compaction. Lawn aeration enhances heat and drought stress tolerance. Lawn aerating improves resiliency and cushioning. Lawn aeration enhances thatch breakdown. Why is core aeration necessary? In most home lawns, the natural soil has been seriously disturbed by the building process. Fertile topsoil may have been removed or buried during excavation of the basement or footings, leaving ...
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