The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones. After aerating, overseed and fertilize so new grass fills in the holes and ...

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Lawns can be aerated as often as once a year but that is rarely necessary. Only high-use lawns such as pet runs and sports ...

Spike aeration is the practice of pushing soil down to create penetrations in the surface of a lawn. This process helps to keep your lawn's soil in good health and gives the grass roots better access ...

Learn how to effectively use a tiller or rotary hoe in your backyard to transform your gardening experience. In this detailed ...