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3 Keys to a Great Lawn: Aeration, Fertilization, and Watering

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Keeping your lawn healthy and great-looking throughout the year takes a lot of hard work. Your lawn care route should include three key care processes: aeration, fertilization, and watering. Below you’ll learn more about why these tasks are critical to having a beautiful lawn.

Aeration

This process enables better penetration of water and air to the root area of your grass, which is crucial for grass to get the required nutrients it needs to grow. It is an excellent way to care for lawns that have been affected by waterlogging or drought.

Aeration is done by burrowing small holes in the soil at specific depths and intervals. It can be done by using a garden fork or specially designed machines and tools — even aeration boots are available. For most lawns, aerating is needed only once per year. You can treat your lawn yourself if it is small. However, for a large lawn, you may want the assistance of a lawn care professional like the ones at TruGreen in Los Angeles to ensure consistent growth of your grass.

Fertilization

There are various grass fertilizers and feeds available in most agricultural shops. The type required for your lawn depends on the type of soil and the weather in your area. Most of them will have instructions on the recommended use, so it is best to follow the manufacturer’s application guidelines. However, these are some standard guidelines for fertilizing your lawn:

  • Top-dress your lawn with manure once every month during the growing months. Manure contains high amounts of phosphorus and manure content. This will make your lawn soil more absorbent, enhance drainage, and prevent root deterioration. If manure is not available, you can use minimally-processed sewage.
  • If you use an organic fertilizer or regular fertilizer, frequently apply a nitrogen fertilizer using a lawn spreader. The best time to fertilize your lawn is in the late fall before the soil freezes. Studies show that fertilizing your lawn during spring is not very helpful if you have fertilized in the fall. Fertilizing your grass in the fall allows it to store carbohydrates to provide shoot and root growth during spring. It also helps prevent injury and disease during winter.
  • If you are going to fertilize in summer or spring, apply lightly. The fertilizer is just there to restore carbohydrate reserves in the roots.

Watering

Lawn grass grows best when watered deeply and less frequently. Shallow, repeated watering promotes shallow root growth, which makes the grass susceptible to drought and other environmental stresses. Using the right watering practices can reduce your water consumption and promote healthy growth.

Watering naturally varies from month to month throughout your lawn care calendar. However, you should ensure that you monitor what is happening to your lawn and adjust accordingly. You should also use real-time weather changes in your specific area to determine the water needs of your lawn.

Using the above tips to maintain your lawn along with other care tips like removing surface debris and trimming your grass will keep your lawn looking lush, green, and healthy.