Spokane has four full seasons which means a lot of wear and tear on the grass in the area. Between the constant maintenance (raking, mowing, gardening), regular use (kids playing, pets in the yard) and harsh weather conditions (rain, ice, wind) the lawn goes through a lot in a year. All of these factors can cause the soil under the grass to continually compact much like sand on a beach. Crabs consistently send air up their hiding spots in the sand on the beach to keep them open so they can breathe.
Sometimes, a person’s lawn needs holes punched in it as well to help the lawn breathe.
The act of punching holes in the soil throughout a lawn is called aeration. This allows the packed soil to break apart so air, water, minerals and nutrients can get to the roots of the grass. A property owner may want to consider Lawn Aeration in Spokane if the yard gets a lot of use. The more footprints, paw prints and rake marks a lawn endures, the tighter the soil becomes. Allowing compaction to continue is the equivalent of suffocating the roots of the grass. If it is time for Lawn Aeration in Spokane, the grass will probably feel spongy and dry. This is because water is not being well distributed.
One way to perform aeration is to call a local lawn care company in the area. Most companies that perform yard services such as mowing, planting and de-weeding will also have the capabilities to aerate a yard. Another option is to do it without help. Machines to punch holes or remove small patches of soil and grass can be rented from most home repair stores. Professionals recommend using the kind that removes small pieces of grass for the best results. This avoids quick re-compacting and gives the grass even more room to breathe and accept water and nutrients. Whether hiring a professional or tackling the task alone, it is best to aerate during the prime growing season for a particular type of grass. It will recover from the holes quickly and needs the nutrients the most this time of year.
