The Many Benefits Of Deep Plug Aeration

Lawn aeration is something that every lawn needs in order to be healthy the whole year round.

It is a process of removing plugs from the lawns so the nutrients can get deep into the roots.

If the procedure is done correctly, it will not need as much watering and will allow the grass to absorb more moisture. Deep plug aeration will remove plugs that are deeper than those yielded by regular aeration processes.

The plugs removed from healthy lawns will usually be at least three inches long.

If the lawn is very hard or unhealthy, the plugs will be a bit smaller. Watering the lawn one to two days before aeration will cause aeration to draw a longer plug, and the deeper the plug the better.

The plugs also play a part in this whole process. Often times, the soil that is deeper will be packed with nutrients. By spreading the plugs over the lawn, these nutrients can be absorbed back into the lawn and start the entire cycle all over again. Aeration also breaks up the thatch in lawns that have been around for a while. This thatch can trap fertilizers and water on the top layer of the soil, preventing them from reaching the roots.

The thatch can also contribute to growth of fungus in the warmer weather seasons, and it provides a place for bugs to hide. Compact soil can be a challenge for any lawn. Aerating the lawn will break the hard soil up and allow it to grow roots again. When the soil is rock hard, it is very tough for not only the water to penetrate and get deep into the ground, but also for the roots to properly spread.

These are but a few of the benefits of lawn aeration, but rest assured that they are all important. When this is done during the right seasons, the lawn is able to enjoy better water retention and can continue to allow its roots to grow stronger. Over time, even the most stubborn lawn will soften and become plush and green when in season.
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