Is Spring a Good Time to Aerate Your Lawn? Experts Weigh In

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house. Your yard could use a good airing out, too. And that’s what lawn aeration is all about. Lawn aeration involves poking holes in the ground to alleviate soil compaction due to foot traffic, snow, freeze-thaw cycles, and the development of thatch—a layer of dead grass clips and organic matter that accumulates over time. This maintenance lawn practice allows important nutrients, as well as water, air, and sunlight, to reach the grass roots. It is one of the...