Does your lawn really need to be aerated?
That’s a question we are asked a lot at Village Green, and to be honest, our answer has changed over the past few years for reasons that may surprise many people.
Believe it or not we, a company that does aeration professionally, actually told our customers that while aeration was helpful, it would not radically improve their lawn. It was a service we performed for those customers who wanted to do everything in their power to make sure they had the most beautiful and healthy lawn on the block.
Today though, with rising water costs and restrictions by many of the cities in North Texas, we tell our customers they should seriously consider aeration for their lawn. Take a look at the USA Today map and you’ll quickly see where the cost of water has doubled in the past twelve years (or read the entire story yourself here.) Aeration will help your lawn because it allows your soil to hold more water. Holding more water means you have to water less. This is not only environmentally smart, it is fiscally smart as it will save you money on your water bill.
In North Texas, our clay soil is composed of very tiny particles. These particles, as time passes, compact, and make it hard for water, fertilizer, and oxygen to get into your soil. There simply isn’t room as the clay (made up of those tiny particles) gets tighter and tighter. When we aerate your lawn, we poke a hole (actually a LOT of holes) in the ground and pull out a plug which creates space. Each of these holes act like a tiny cup of water in your lawn, allowing easy entry for water, fertilizer, and oxygen. This in turn, reduces the amount of water your lawn will need, saving you a lot of money in the long run, not to mention improving the overall health of your soil.
If you have you more questions regarding aeration, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 972-495-6990, email me at [email protected] or fill out our contact form. We’d be happy to answer any of your questions.