Tip: When To Aerate Your Lawn

The best time to aerate your lawn depends on the type of grass you have, the soil type, and how much traffic your lawn gets: 

  • When to aerate by grass type

    Cool-season grasses should be aerated in the spring and fall. 

  • When to aerate by soil type

    Heavy clay soils need to be aerated more frequently than sandy soils. 

  • When to aerate by traffic

    Lawns with high traffic may need to be aerated more frequently than lawns with little or no traffic. 

  • When to aerate by soil condition

    Aerate when the soil is soft but not soggy, such as a few days after it rains. Avoid aerating when the soil is frozen or dry. 

  • When to aerate by signs of compaction

    Aerate if your lawn has areas damaged by traffic, water that puddles or runs off, or a thick layer of thatch. 

You can test your soil’s compaction by trying to stick a screwdriver into the ground. If it goes in easily, your soil is probably in good shape. If it’s difficult to insert, it’s time to aerate. 

If you’re aerating and overseeding your lawn, you should aerate first to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. 

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