Here in Tennessee, one of the most beneficial lawn care services that you can schedule is core aeration. This service involves using a machine called an aerator to remove small plugs of soil from your lawn to loosen compaction and create channels that nutrients and other resources can use to reach the roots of your grass. This service should be scheduled every single year because if you skip it, your soil can become or stay compacted, making it difficult for resources to reach the roots of your grass, which in turn can cause your grass to become weak and susceptible to diseases and insect infestations. When it comes to the timing of when you should schedule this service, it all depends on what type of grass you have. If you have warm-season grass, you should schedule an aeration service in the spring. If you have cool-season grass, you should schedule this service in the fall.

What is core aeration?

Core aeration is the process of removing small plugs of soil from your lawn to alleviate soil compaction and create passageways that nutrients and other vital resources can use to reach the roots of your grass. These tiny holes created during the aeration process allow water, air, sunlight, and nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to penetrate deep into your soil, giving your grass increased access to everything it needs to thrive. Because these nutrients and resources are more easily accessible to the roots of your grass, they can help your lawn develop deeper root systems, strengthen its defenses against environmental stressors, and even encourage lush, vibrant growth!

Don't skip core aeration!

Skipping core aeration can severely impact the health and appearance of your lawn. One of the biggest risks associated with skipping this service is that your soil can become or stay compacted, resulting in nutrient deprivation for your grass. Nutrients and other resources such as water and oxygen will have difficulty penetrating compacted soil, leaving your grass deprived of what it needs to thrive. Additionally, compacted soil can lead to your lawn developing shallow root systems, which can make it more susceptible to diseases and insect infestations. To avoid these problems, you should always have your lawn aerated every year. Not only will your grass receive the nutrients and resources it needs to flourish, but it will also be better equipped to fight off environmental stressors.

When should core aeration be performed?

In order for core aeration to provide maximum benefits to your lawn, it should be performed at the right time. Depending on whether your lawn consists of warm-season or cool-season grass, the best time to aerate your lawn is different. For example, if your lawn consists of warm-season grass, it should be aerated in the spring. Warm-season grass flourishes during the warmer months and can endure aeration during this season without struggling. On the other hand, if your lawn consists of cool-season grass, it should be aerated in the fall. Cool-season grass grows best in cooler weather, so performing aeration during the fall can be very beneficial for your lawn since your grass will be thriving during the season.

If you have cool-season grass, you should schedule an overseeding service directly after your lawn has been aerated to increase the density of your lawn!

Give us a call today to sign up for our core aeration service.

At Picture Perfect Landscapes, we can alleviate soil compaction and make it easier for the roots of your grass to access the nutrients and resources they need to thrive via our core aeration service. We offer this service in the spring for properties with warm-season grass and in the fall for properties with cool-season grass. Our core aeration service is available to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, TN, and surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (901) 246-7656 to sign up for our core aeration service.