Lawn Aeration In Winnipeg

Lawn Aeration 101: Why should I aerate my lawn?

The way humans have created lawns is beautiful; they add a certain uniform, natural aesthetic to even the most densely packed cityscape. Most lawns, however, are what we call “monocultures”; that means there’s really only one type of plant life growing. In the case of lawns, that’s grass, and many lawns will only have a couple of types of grass at that. Lawns get compressed more than most wilderness; from snow compacting it to people walking over it, the wear and tear your yard experiences is pretty significant. This leaves you with incredibly dense soil; so dense, in fact, that water, nutrients and oxygen have a hard time penetrating the soil. Aeration allows for these nutrients to better penetrate the soil, and encourages worms and tiny flora and fauna to grow in the soil, promoting the growth of your grass. Aerators can also serve to sever densely packed grass roots; this causes the roots to multiply, which in turn leads to a fuller lawn of grass.

Lawn aeration opens the soil back up, allows nutrients to penetrate into the root zone, providing the grass with oxygen

Lawn Aeration 102: When should I aerate my lawn?

Lawn aeration is most effective when done twice a year—once in the spring and again in the fall. In spring, aerating after a few mows helps break up compacted soil, allowing nutrients, water, and air to reach the root zone. This gives your grass the best chance to thrive as it begins to grow for the season.

Fall is also an ideal time to aerate. The warm days and cool nights create the perfect conditions for grass to grow and establish strong roots. Aerating in the fall ensures that nutrients can penetrate the soil, supporting healthy grass growth through the winter months.

By aerating at these key times, you improve soil structure and promote better root development, which helps your lawn stay healthy year-round.

Lawn Aeration 103: What else should be done with lawn aeration?