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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over power raking. A power rake is a machine with rotating tines that mechanically lift and remove thatch, which ...

What to do with plugs of soil after aerating your lawn? Just leave them in place to naturally break down. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension A healthy root system is a ...

Why strive for a lush, vibrant lawn? A perfectly cropped wave of green grass plays a huge role in the first impression your home makes on your neighborhood, friends, and family. Caring for a ...

Your spring lawn routine might be doing more damage than you think.

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 ...