Most homeowners have heard of aerating and probably think, "Oh, it must be a good idea or it wouldn't be such a common practice." But what, exactly, is aeration, and is it really necessary? This ...

Compacted soil could be keeping your lawn from thriving. Experts explain when aeration helps—and when it can do more harm than good.

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Welcome to Super Secrets, a GOLF.com series in which we pick the brains of the game’s leading superintendents. By illuminating how course maintenance crews ply their trades, we’re hopeful we can not ...

If you've started to move from mowing just often enough to keep from feeling like Indiana Jones when crossing the yard, to trying to achieve the perfect lawn with all the necessary tools, then you may ...

If your lawn is growing poorly, lawn aeration might be just what you need. Lawn aeration cures so many problems—thinning grass, dry spots, slow growth, and more—that you'll wonder why you didn't do it ...

These tell-tale signs mean your lawn would benefit from aeration. Aerate lawn with a thatch layer thicker than 1 inch to let water and nutrients pass through. Lawns compacted from heavy foot traffic ...

A lawn—whether in the front, side or backyard—requires maintenance for a healthy, thriving turf. Mowing is a regular lawn task, especially during the grass-growing season, for a beautiful and ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

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August is a good time to do some pivotal lawn maintenance. These are three tasks to complete to give your lawn the best chance for great health come spring.