Get Your Lawn Ready for Aeration by Doing These Things

Aeration is a crucial process that helps your lawn in Ohio thrive by loosening compacted soil and improving the flow of essential resources to the roots. Before aerating, your lawn must be prepped and ready to make the entire process smooth and successful. To do this, you'll want to mow your grass shorter than usual so the aerator machine can easily pull plugs of soil from the ground. It's also recommended to water your lawn 1 to 2 days before the aeration process to soften the soil enough without making it waterlogged.

Additionally, it's important to mark anything that could be damaged during the process, including sprinkler heads, underground obstacles, and more. Remove any debris from your lawn as well to ensure there are no obstructions that can hinder the process. By following these steps, you can ensure your lawn is ready for aeration and will reap the full benefits of this vital service.

Mow Your Grass Shorter Than Usual Before Aeration

The first step in preparing your lawn for aeration is to mow your grass shorter than usual. This will help ensure that the aeration machine can penetrate the soil more effectively and remove plugs of soil and thatch. It also makes it easier for the machine to navigate your lawn without getting tangled up in long grass.

It's important to note that you should not mow your lawn too short, as this can damage the grass and make it more susceptible to stress and disease. Ideally, you don't want to cut more than a third of the length of the grass blades!

Water Your Lawn 1 to 2 Days Before Aeration

Another important step in preparing your lawn for aeration is to water it 1 to 2 days before the process. This will help to soften the soil and make it easier for the aeration machine to penetrate it. However, it's important to avoid overwatering your lawn, as this can lead to waterlogged soil and make it difficult for the machine to move around. Instead, aim to give your lawn enough water so the soil is moist enough but not soggy and muddy.

Mark anything on your lawn that could be damaged during the aeration process.

The aeration process can be invasive, with tines on the aerator machine puncturing the ground to remove cores of soil. This means that any underground fixtures are vulnerable to damage! To properly prepare your lawn for aeration, mark anything that could be damaged during the process. This includes sprinkler heads, irrigation lines, underground obstacles, dog fence lines, and any other items that could be damaged by the aeration machine. By marking these items, you can help ensure that the machine operator avoids them during the process, preventing damage to them.

Remove Debris & Obstructions From Your Lawn Before Core Aeration

Finally, it's important to remove any debris or obstructions from your lawn before aeration. This includes sticks, leaves, toys, and other yard items that could get in the way of the aeration machine. By removing these items, you can help ensure that the machine can move freely around your lawn and perform the aeration process effectively. Clearing clutter from your lawn before aerating it also allows for even aeration and prevents any damage to the machine!

Give us a call today to schedule our lawn aeration service.

If you're looking to improve the overall health of your lawn, our lawn aeration service is just what you need. At Hoffmans Lawn & Fertilization, we offer a professional core aeration service that is designed to loosen compacted soil and make it easier for nutrients and other resources to reach the roots of your grass. After aeration, the soil cores will be left on your lawn to decompose so they can release helpful nutrients back into the ground! You can schedule this service in the spring or fall to ensure your grass is strong enough to handle the process.

We offer this service to commercial and residential property owners, as well as HOAs, in Delaware, Lewis Center, Powell, OH, and nearby areas. Give us a call today at (740) 318-5296 to schedule!