Best Way To Air Condition Your Lawn

Oxygen, food, and water are critically important for the root systems of your grass and plant life. In compact dirt, however, these ingredients can have a hard time getting to the roots. In addition to compacted dirt, thatching is another common yard problem that can possibly choke the grasses in your yard. If either of these conditions endure, the air and moisture will slowly get squeezed out of the soil. Your plants and grasses in your garden will become progressively weaker at they begin to starve and eventually your grasses will die.

Even in the best of circumstances, with you giving your lawn the best care, it’s inevitable that at some point in time your lawn will become more compacted. yards are constantly trampled on by people, animals, equipment, and so on. Over the years, unless something is done, naturally the soil will become more compacted and hard.

To improve the situation, you have two main options open to you. You can till the lawn which will be a big job, even in a small lawn. Or you can use a lawn aerator to create air pockets in your soil that will allow nutrients to reach the grass and plant roots.

Core aeration is one of the best fall lawn care tips. It is an intensive method of breaking up and creating air pockets your soil. It makes deep, finger sized holes in your turf, in the process breaking through the thatching and breaking up the soil. Core aeration is one of the most natural and beneficial things you can do for your lawn to give it additional air space and ensure that it remains healthy.

If your lawn is small or medium sized, a hand aerator machine will do the job with no problem. Or, if you prefer to get a good physical workout at the same time, you can invest in a pair of yard aerator sandals. These are simply sandals with spikes on the bottom so that as you walk around your yard or garden, you simultaneously poke holes in it. Of, if you don’t want to do it  yourself, get a pair for your children. They’ll love it. But any spiky type of shoes will do - even spiked golf shoes.

However, if you have a large yard, seriously consider visiting your local garden center and either renting or buying an engine powered aerator.

Don’t think that buying or renting a garden aerator is your sole choice. Many lawn care services already have aeration equipment and will be very happy to provide this service for you. In fact, core lawn aeration is becoming so popular that many lawn care services offer it as a regular part of their maintenance plans. If the price is right, you may get more value for your money by going this route. Simply check with your neighbors and local garden equipment supply shop for references.

Whichever route you end up taking, realize that periodically giving your lawn a good airing out, will not only improve its appearance but will help to keep it healthy for years to come.