My neighbor suggested that we share the rental of a machine to core aerate our lawns this fall. Is this a good idea? Core aeration is a good practice to include in your turf maintenance program and ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

My lawn service began offering "spring" lawn aeration a couple of years ago, in addition to their "fall" lawn aeration. A former colleague of mine, who used to be in the lawn care business, says that ...

Autumn is a good time to core aerate and thatch your lawn to reduce soil compaction if you did not aerate in the spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most residential lawns with normal use.

How do you know when it’s time to aerate your lawn? Look at your yard. If you see thinning or brown grass, there are worn spots or bald patches, your lawn has puddles or your grass has stopped growing ...

Spring core aeration on putting greens is an extremely beneficial management practice that is being performed currently throughout the region. Although each year it seems like core aeration is ...

JOLIET, Ill., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As lawns across Illinois and Northwest Indiana recover from winter and brace for a soggy spring, Dr. Green Services is stepping in with a cleaner, more ...

Aeration on bluegrass and tall fescue lawns is best done in the fall, September through October. Spring is also acceptable. For heavily compacted lawns, fall and spring aeration may be required. For ...