From weeds to pests, your lawn has a lot of enemies on the surface trying to take over. But did you know there’s also an enemy underground that can be wreaking havoc? It’s called soil compaction and can produce a number of problems. In fact, when soil gets compacted, roots can’t breathe and begin to suffocate. They also can’t take in enough nutrients and water to thrive. While soil compaction can be a tough challenge for your yard, there is a simple solution: lawn aeration from Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville.
The Benefits of Lawn Aeration
There are a couple ways to aerate your lawn. Spike aeration uses spikes on a roller, while core aeration requires specialized equipment that removes small plugs of soil, grass, and thatch. This is the lawn aeration method we rely on at Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville because it’s more effective and longer lasting. Once performed, air, water, and nutrients can move more freely into the soil and absorption will become more efficient. Likewise:
- Stronger, deeper roots will develop
- Your lawn will be able to better tolerate environmental stressors
- Grass will grow in thicker and more vibrant
Signs Compaction & Thatch Are Becoming a Problem
At Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville, we know there are certain signs to look for that your lawn is a good candidate for aeration. For instance, if grass is looking thin and weak or if you’re noticing puddling water that isn’t getting absorbed, aeration can help. In addition, if lawn has clay soil – which is prone to compaction – or if you park heavy vehicles on it, your lawn will need to be aerated more often. You can also take a screwdriver and try digging it into the soil. If there’s a problem with compaction, then it will be difficult to drive in.
Knowing When to Aerate is Key
Timing is everything when it comes to proper lawn aeration in the Knoxville area. Aeration should happen just prior to the active growing season of your grass so that holes left behind by aeration quickly fill in. For warm season grasses, that’s late spring; for cool season grasses, early spring or fall are both good times to aerate.
Lawn Aeration from Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville
Don’t want to waste your weekend aerating your lawn? Let Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville handle lawn aeration for you. As local lawn care experts, we have the experience and equipment to deliver beautiful results, guaranteed. Try us for yourself and see!
Whether you live in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Sevierville, Loudon County, or West Knoxville, our aeration services can overcome and prevent compaction, and keep your lawn looking its best – year-round. Simply call Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville today at 865.777.0458 and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
