Core Aeration: Healthy Soil = Healthy Turf

Soil compaction and thatch buildup are two of the biggest obstacles we face in Georgia. Aeration helps reduce compaction, break down thatch, and keep your soil healthy.

Here are some of the benefits of core aeration:

• Reduced soil compaction
• Allows oxygen into the soil
• Improves turf density
• Improves water uptake
• Improves nutrient uptake
• Improves root growth
• Promotes a deeper root system
• Reduces drought stress
• Reduces water runoff
• Improves thatch breakdown
• Improves overall health of the lawn

Compacted soil restricts the movement of air, water, and nutrients in the soil. Lawns should be aerated annually to prevent soil compaction and thatch build-up. Contact us today to schedule your core aeration service.

The Problem with Too Much Thatch

Thatch is a layer of living and dead organic matter that occurs between the leaf blade and the soil surface. Thatch is a build-up of dead roots, lawn debris and dead turf crowns. The thatch layer is especially noticeable in Bermuda, Zoysia, and Centipede lawns. Excessive thatch (over 1/2") creates an environment favorable for pests and disease. Excessive thatch also restricts the movement of water and nutrients into the soil.

Aeration helps breakdown this thatch layer naturally. As you're probably aware, healthy soils are full of microbes. When a lawn is aerated, small plugs of soil (including the microbes) are pulled out and deposited on the surface. The microbes almost immediately start to break down the dead organic layer of thatch. Too much thatch can be disastrous for the health of a lawn and may require an expensive de-thatching process. It is better to keep thatch under control with regular core aeration services.

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