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Aeration loosens up compacted soil and makes the drainage in your lawn better. Fall aeration can
be combined with sand or lime for an even greater improvement in drainage and reduced runoff.
When core aerating, it is important that the ground isn’t too hard or too soft. Either one makes it
difficult to pull up quality soil cores that leave long-lasting holes in the ground. If the holes are
shallow or close-up within a day or two, the lawn will not get the full benefits from the aeration.
The ground in fall is soft but not too wet, making it ideal for a quality job.
Fertilizers are more effective after lawn aerating because they are better able to get deep into the
ground where the grass roots can easily get the nutrients. Fall and winter fertilizing will be more
effective after fall aeration.

Aeration provides good conditions for new grass seed to establish itself and develop into strong
and healthy grass plants. The looser soil and improved nutrient and water flow help the roots
grow deeply into the ground. In the fall, there is plenty of rain to keep the seed moist and no
spring weeds to get in the way, making it the ideal time to overseed. To cut down on moss
growth over the winter, overseed in the fall with a shade seed.

While most lawns need to be aerated just once a year, some benefit form aeration twice. Lawns
that have increased compaction from heavy-use (likes ones where children or large dogs
frequently play), are hilly, have drainage or thatch issues, or have mostly clay soil may all need
to be aerated more than yearly. This is best done with a fall aeration and a spring one since
those are the best times to aerate and will give the lawn plenty of time to recover in between.