What is deep plug aeration?
Aeration is the process of removing cores, or “plugs,” from your lawn to create openings in the soil.
- These holes allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the root system more effectively.
- It reduces soil compaction, helping your lawn conserve water.
- Grass roots grow deeper into the soil, where moisture is retained for longer periods.
More about aeration
Aeration is a necessary ingredient to creating, or keeping, a healthy and beautiful lawn. Your lawn needs moisture in order to thrive. One of the most important benefits of aerating is it allows water to easily access the root system of the grass. By aerating, you maximize the water that reaches the roots, allowing for deeper rooting and healthier grass. It also helps to minimize water run-off and evaporation, and in Colorado’s dry climate, you want the grass to benefit from the water you pay to put on it rather than lose it to the gutter or air.
The same holes that allow the water direct access to your root system also allow in air, organic nutrients and fertilizers, all of which are vital to the overall health and beauty of your lawn.
Aeration also offers the added benefit of breaking up thatch in older lawns. Excess thatch is detrimental to the lawn because, like a sponge, it can trap water and fertilizers at the top of the soil. Not only does this prevent those important nutrients from reaching the roots, but add a little warmth to that moist and nutrient-rich environment and you have a perfect ecosystem for fungal growth. Thatch can also be a great hiding place for lawn hungry bugs so it is best to minimize what thatch you have in your lawn and aerating can help do that.
