Soil compaction is a common issue that many lawns in New Jersey face, and it can prevent nutrients and other resources from reaching the roots. To combat this issue and ensure it can access everything it needs to start the growing season in great shape, you can schedule an aeration service in the spring. There are two types of aeration: liquid and core. Liquid aeration is a process that involves spraying a liquid treatment on your lawn that will make the soil more porous. On the other hand, core aeration is a process that involves using a machine called an aerator to pull up plugs of soil from your lawn. While both types of aeration are effective, liquid aeration is better for your lawn in the spring because it's less invasive and won't put as much stress on it. Core aeration is better suited for the fall because your turf will be strong enough to endure the process.
What's the difference between liquid aeration and core aeration?
When it comes to aerating your lawn in the spring, there are two different methods that you can choose from: liquid aeration and core aeration. While both methods are designed to achieve the same goal, to loosen compacted soil, they go about it in different ways. Here's a breakdown of how each method works:
- Liquid Aeration: This method involves spraying a liquid treatment on your lawn that will sink into the soil and create tiny pores, improving its overall quality while promoting better air flow, water penetration, and nutrient uptake.
- Core Aeration: This method involves using a machine called an aerator to pull up plugs of soil from your lawn. This process creates small holes in your turf that serve as passageways for nutrients, sunlight, water, and oxygen to reach its roots.
Which type of aeration is better for lawns in the spring - core or liquid?
While both liquid and core aeration are effective methods of loosening compacted soil, liquid aeration is the better option for lawns in the spring. That's because liquid aeration is less invasive and won't put as much stress on your lawn. With it coming out of winter dormancy, it likely won't be at its strongest. Core aeration needs to be done when your turf can withstand the process, which is why it's better suited for the fall. So, liquid aeration is the perfect solution because it will be able to loosen compacted soil without putting your lawn through too much stress. By doing this in the spring, it will be able to easily access the nutrients and resources it needs to thrive, which will help it emerge from winter dormancy and regain its health before summer arrives.
Schedule our liquid aeration service by giving us a call today!
If you want to help your lawn access the nutrients and resources it needs to thrive, look no further than our liquid aeration service. At Simply The Best Lawns, we perform liquid aeration in the spring as part of our Simply Plus and Simply Premier lawn care programs to ensure the soil is conducive to healthy grass growth. Not only that, but we also provide core aeration in the fall!
Liquid aeration is available to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Essex, Bergen, Somerset, Sussex, Warren counties, NJ, and others nearby. We also serve Wayne, Bridgewater, Flemington, and surrounding cities. Schedule our liquid aeration service by calling us at (973) 232-1776 today!
