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Proper lawn care and regular upkeep can help you have the healthy, green lawn you have always wished for. While most people know the importance of correct mowing practices, seeding, frequent fertilizing and weed control, many do not realize how lawn aeration can help your grass take on a healthier look. Having a healthy, green lawn will really highlight all your hard work and landscaping designs.

Aerating your lawn will increase the nutrient content of the soil, lessen soil compaction and will enhance the growing conditions in your lawn helping it to grow more vigorously and look its best. In most areas, fall and spring are the best times to aerate your lawn because the growing conditions (not too hot and not too cold) help your grass to recuperate more quickly. Most lawn grass will benefit from aeration once each year. Those rooted in clay soils or must those that undergo heavy foot traffic should be aerated twice a year. It is typically a good idea to have your irrigation system examined by a sprinkler service at the same time you carry out these methods to be sure your lawn is receiving proper amounts of water.

A core aerator is needed to aerate your lawn. These machines have metal tines that pull out tubes of earth. Certain types of aerators work by punching holes in the dirt. But the ones that actually remove soil will give you the best outcome. For best results, it is essential to aerate your lawn at a time when the soil is moist. Never attempt to aerate your lawn when the soil is  arid or too wet. Removing pieces of soil that are about one-half inch in diameter is adequate to provide proper aeration. You can rent a core aerator from a nearby equipment rental company or home improvement store or you can employ a professional lawn care company to perform the work for you.

Other factors also impact the health and appearance of your lawn grass. When landscaping your yard, it is best to use indigenous plants if feasible. Plants native to your area are more capable of handling the growing conditions and temperature ranges than other species of plants. Another essential aspect of lawn care, is cutting your grass to the correct height. Avoid mowing your grass too close to the soil, which is known as scalping. If you are interested in seeding your lawn, be sure provide adequate amounts of moisture to give it a good start. A professional sprinkler service can install an irrigation system with enough zones to make certain all areas of your lawn get the proper amount of moisture.