A slow growing lawn can be a real downer for property owners in Winona, MN. Whether you’re waiting for winter damage to recover or trying to encourage new grass growth, putting in daily lawn care effort and seeing no results is undeniably frustrating. However, it’s possible that despite its best attempts, your lawn could be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Or, more specifically, compacted soil and more compacted soil. If your lawn is struggling to thrive, it might be time to give it room to breathe. Maier Tree and Lawn’s lawn care professionals can help you create an aeration plan to tackle slow growth and help your lawn recover its lost luster.
Step One: Breaking Up Tight, Compacted Soil
Compacted soil isn’t always obvious at a glance. It’s possible for compacted soil to build up over seasons or even years before it becomes a major issue for growth. The severity and frequency of compacted soil on your property is based on a wide variety of factors, including how much foot traffic your property gets, weather patterns and moisture, and the natural makeup of your lawn’s ecosystem. But once compaction begins, it can quickly become an impediment for healthy growth. The process of aeration can break tightly packed soil by systematically removing “plugs” of sod in a precise formation.
Step Two: Reaching the Roots
Aeration allows water, nutrients, and other beneficial vitamins and minerals to reach the roots of your grass in areas that were previously hindered by the compacted soil. With professional aeration, you can ensure that your lawn is actually able to absorb moisture and other helpful chemicals that would have otherwise just stayed on the surface. Aeration provides a direct route to the roots and gives your lawn a chance to replenish itself.
Step Three: Making Room for New Growth
Once aeration is complete and the compacted soil has been treated, the remaining soil has room to grow and expand. This allows for new growth to sprout and slow-growth areas to begin to fill in. If you’re hoping to supplement natural growth patterns, the window right after aeration is completed is an ideal time to incorporate new seeding as well. In fact, seeding can be part of your aeration process!
If you’re not sure what will be best for your property, the lawn care experts with Maier Tree and Lawn are here to walk you through the process. Winona, MN, area residents looking for aeration or compacted soil support can reach out today at (507) 454-7000 or visit our website here to find out more!
