Lawn Aeration Facts

In the last 15 years, lawn aeration has become popular. To increase water and air exchange in the root zone is the primary purpose of soil aeration. Once this is done, the soil can be able to aerate more efficiently. But based on a recent study, core aeration can only affect 3-5% of the root zone.

Qualities Of Healthy Soil

Soil is defined as a complex medium of inorganic and organic materials providing water and nutrients for plant growth and development. This is a substance most land life relies on.

Ideal soil, on the other hand, is the area where your turf roots, vegetable roots, or tree roots are. It contains available moisture for 5-8 days, yet water cannot stand on the surface for over a couple of minutes after a heavy rain.

Must-Knows About Soil

Soil particle size – The soil’s ability to hold air will greatly depend on soil particle size along with how well the particles pack and cling together. If it is too small, in clay (0.005 mm or less) for instance, it can pack closely together; thereby eliminating all of the water and air. In turn, this will eliminate the soil’s ability to support life.

Soil pore space – If this is reduced, the carbon dioxide won’t diffuse properly. Thus, you will end up with anaerobic and then you just can’t grow anything in it. And this is actually where aeration comes into play.

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