Benefits of Lawn Aeration?
Their are many benefits of lawn Aeration.
1) Reduces water usage by reducing runoff and increasing absorbtion
2) Encourages root growth and developement. (See picture below). Reducing soild compaction encourages root growth. Root growth resulting from aeration, helps the soil keep from compacting. Fact: Aeration works better thesecond and third year it is preformed.
3) Regular areation allows water, air, and nutrients direct access to the root system. Aeration therefore is a catalyst for growth.
4) Auxillary benefits of Aeration: Controlling thatch and reducing the chance of drought and insect damage.