Core aeration
punctures the sod and remove small cores or “plugs” 3 to 4 cm long. Grass roots grow toward these vacant pockets and thicken in the process. These holes also have a number of other purposes:
For optimal lawn thickness the soil can’t be hard. Hard soil develops over time naturally by water, or by being walked on. Core aerating removes plugs allowing the soil to expand into these holes with root growth. This loosens up the soil so roots can move easily through it. Softer soil has better water absorption capabilities so you have less runoff and can use less water! saving you money and helping the environment. Core aeration also allows fertilizer to penetrate the roots better which gets better performance out of your fertilizer.
Cores are good indicator of the lawn’s health. GreenEdge lawn care analyzes these cores and makes recommendations to our clients to ensure optimal looking lawn.The cores provide samples to show how thick the lawns root base is and thatch accumulation. GreenEdge lawn care recommends to leave the plugs as they will break down and return the valuable soil to the lawns base. If you remove these plugs you should have the lawn top dressed.
REVIEW OF AERATION BENEFITS
- Relieve surface compaction
- To encourage new root growth
- To increase rooting depth
- Improve nutrient uptake
- Reduce the build up of thatch below the surface
- Improve the absorption rate of water into the soil
- Improve drainage
- Stimulate the soil borne microbes, who’s activity is important in creating healthy soil for optimal lawn growth.
