Why is it Important?

🛠️ 1. Relieves Soil Compaction

• Over time, foot traffic, mowing, and even rainfall can compact your soil.

• Compacted soil = less room for air and water = shallow, weak roots.

💧 2. Improves Water & Nutrient Uptake

• Aerated soil acts like a sponge — better water absorption, less runoff.

• Fertilizer and nutrients can get down to where roots actually need them.

🌱 3. Boosts Root Growth

• Aeration gives roots the space they need to grow deeper and stronger.

• Deeper roots = more drought-resistant and resilient grass.

🍃 4. Helps with Thatch Buildup

• Thatch is a layer of dead grass and roots that can choke your lawn.

• Aeration breaks thatch up and allows microbes and oxygen to decompose it naturally.

🌦️ 5. Prepares Lawn for Overseeding

• Aeration + overseeding = a powerful combo.

• The holes create seed-to-soil contact points, boosting germination rates and improving lawn density.

🗓️ When Should You Aerate in MN?

• Best Time: Early fall (late August–September), but you can also do it in the spring spring (April–early May)

• How Often: Once per year for most lawns. Heavy clay soils or high-traffic areas might benefit from twice a year.