Homely CapersLawn Aeration
With the recent down pour of rain at my house, I stepped out with my jacket on to aerate my lawn. Not only is it great exercise, but my lawn will grow at an astonishing rate when the cloud lifts and the sun comes out.
Lawn aeration is crucial to keeping your patch of grass green and healthy, it encourages strong growth and allows water and nutrients to penetrate deeply which reduces the amount needed.
What method works best?
For small areas a garden fork works well, simply drive the fork in as deep as you can and give it a wiggle. Do this in rows ~30cm apart. I find it is best to work in blocks about 5m by 5m to ensure even coverage.
For large areas a machine can be hired to do the job for you. There are two types, one is a drum with spikes that penetrate the lawn, the other cuts cores of lawn and deposits them on the surface.
Which ever way you do it your lawn requires aeration twice a year, once in winter and once in summer!
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My name is Ben, and I'm a self confessed gardenoholic. My other interests include growing plants, looking at plants, drinking coffee and taking the odd photo. My wife thinks I'm mad, but is getting into the whole garden thing, possibly going mad as well. In my spare time I'm a geologist (must be something about dirt and rocks...)- Get me on Twitter
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Great article. I aerate my lawn with a garden fork it’s a good workout and I feel invigorated right after. However if you have a big area, a machine is best.
Very informative post. In order to have a beautiful lawn you must need it. Their are some machines that are affordable and easy to use.
I wonder if I am supposed to aerate Bermuda? I used to aerate my lawn at my old house which was fescue and it did great, especially in the spring. Does it matter which type of aerater is used?
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