Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over power raking. A power rake is a machine with rotating tines that mechanically lift and remove thatch, which ...

I prefer using core aeration as an annual cultural practice for lawns. Power raking can be beneficial for lawns that have excess thatch buildup (more than 3/4-inch thick). Combining core aeration with ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

Q. How can I naturally make my lawn healthier? A. Anytime is a good time to core aerate your lawn as long as there is adequate soil moisture, but most people like to do it in the spring or fall.

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After our last round of heavy, wet snow, spring has sprung along the Front Range. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and spring chores abound. On a recent neighborhood chat group, the topic of ...

The time for aerating bermudagrass greens has nearly arrived in the Southwest. The month of June typically coincides with actively growing bermudagrass in the Desert Southwest and affords the first ...

After our last round of heavy wet snow, spring has sprung along the Front Range. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and spring chores abound! On a recent neighborhood chat group, the topic of ...

If your lawn struggles with compacted soil, patchy grass, or poor drainage, lawn care experts also point to aeration as the best solution. While traditional core aeration involves removing plugs of ...

Welcome to Super Secrets, a GOLF.com series in which we pick the brains of the game’s leading superintendents. By illuminating how course maintenance crews ply their trades, we’re hopeful we can not ...