The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

Lawns can be aerated as often as once a year but that is rarely necessary. Only high-use lawns such as pet runs and sports ...

Q: I recently moved down south from the Northeast and want to keep my new lawn healthy. When is the best time to aerate the lawn? A: Punching holes into the soil with a lawn aerator, a tool that has ...

Lawn aerating involves perforating your lawn with many small holes, breaking up heavily compacted soil so water, nutrients and oxygen can better reach the roots. This lawn care process improves ...

"Seeding has many benefits," says Lanier. Because the soil is exposed, the seed has a better chance of contacting soil. Also, because the lawn is stressed, "seeding can enhance recovery and help ...

Aerating your lawn is the process of removing small plugs of soil from your lawn to improve airflow and prevent soil compaction. Maintaining a thick and healthy lawn is a dream for many homeowners. A ...

How do you know when it’s time to aerate your lawn? Look at your yard. If you see thinning or brown grass, there are worn spots or bald patches, your lawn has puddles or your grass has stopped growing ...