When can you aerate?
You can aerate anytime during the year that you could mow. In other words most of the year in Sacramento. Some of the foothill areas have a brief moment of time between late December and Early January when it's to frost and grass is in a dormant stage. However, once your grass is growing even the smallest amount its a good time to aerate. Especially a good time to aerate harshly compacted yards. If your yard is compacted and grass grows slowly in your springs and summer. Now is the time to aerate with a winter fertilizer and your spring grass will be all the better for it. |
How often should you aerate?
You should aerate at least twice a year and 3 to 4 times a year for severely compacted yards and yards that have not been aerated recently. If a yard is hard and slow growing during it's spring and summer months than aerating 3 to 4 times a year for the first 2 years will help to achieve optimal mineral, fertilizer, and air absorption. Once this is achieved you can cut back to twice a year to maintain healthy aborption. |
Can I Fertilize my lawn at the same time as I aerate?
Yes. You can fertilize at the same time as you aerate. This is recommended and highly effective for slow growing or severely compacted soils in the winter as soon as growth begins again. This can aid new growth in the sunny days and the coming spring so your fertilizer is ready to go. Each sunny day it's activated so you have a jump on your healthier spring lawn. |
Can I apply weed control at the same time as aerating?
Yes you can. However, you should not water your lawn that day or two days if it's winter. You should only do it in winter if there is no forecast for rain for the next 48 hours. |
Can I water or mow my lawn after aeration?
Yes, absolutely. We don't recommend water after aeration for winter aeration during a wet spell. But, other than that it just fine and will help soften severely compacted soils. More Questions? Call us today at 916-439-9303 |
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