How to aerate your lawn in Spring There are two approaches to this With a garden fork Go in 4-5 inches deep, plunge it in and then pull back little, pull it out and repeat every 6 inches across the garden. You can leave the holes open or fill it with horticultural sand for drainage. With a mechanical aerator There are many types of aerators that either spike the lawn or pull plugs of soil out but they help get air, water, and nutrients down to the root zone which is great for lawn health and dra

Spring and fall can be a good time to core aerate your lawn. However, we need to be sure to do this when the lawn is actively growing. When you core aerate your lawn, you cut and damage the roots. We want the plant to be able to quickly repair itself and fill in the holes of our lawn. So please wait until your lawn is actively growing to core aerate. #lawn #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips | Amy Powers