Autumn may not seem like an ideal time to think about lawn care, considering that your grass will go dormant for the winter in a month or two. However, autumn is the opportune time to groom your lawn for beautiful growth next spring. Fall’s cool and moist weather helps grass roots develop much better than in summer, and taking advantage of this growing period will pay lush dividends.
Most of strive for lush, green fertile lawn that feels oh so good between your toes walking out for the paper Saturday morning through the fresh dew. Well with some tender loving care to your lawn’s subsoil you can have it. And now is the time to do it!!!
Fall is considered by many to be the best time for aeration of cool season turf, as the plants are busy enhancing their root zones in preparation for winter.
Regular aerating with core aerators is a crucial part of lawn maintenance and helps keep your lawn green and healthy. The holes a core aerator makes, provides the soil with room for expansion and fertilizer absorption. It is most often performed in conjunction with seeding. Aeration allows the water direct access to the roots system and encourages deeper roots and thicker turf