Normally the lawn is my husband’s job but this year it has
become my job. Today when I look out at
the lawn I viewed a few green patches, but other than that the lawn looks like there
is a lot of thatch build up around the roots.
I decided to aerate the lawn to
punch holes into the soil so that oxygen, hydration and fertilizer can get to
the grass roots.
There are a couple ways to aerate your lawn, for small yards
you can wear aerator sandals and walk across your lawn in the same way in which
you would mow your lawn.
I personally like the lawn aerator rake because it gets rid
of the excess thatch and also loosens the soil around the grass roots.
For larger yards you
may want to look into buying Agri-Fab spike aerator push. This aerator looks like a push mower however
the blades will loosen the soil up to 2.5 inches. Then there are self-propelled units that you can
hook up behind your lawn tractor. These aerating
attachments are great especially for the homeowner with large lawns.
Clean up after you aerate your lawn with a rake, then plant
grass seed or fertilize your lawn.
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Learn more about thatching and aerating your lawn by viewing this video:
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