36 THE QUEENS COURIER • AT HOME • SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
36 a TtHE h QUoEEmNS eCOURIER • SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
Why now is the ideal time to
aerate and seed your lawn
As a homeowner, you likely associate
lawn care maintenance with mowing,
watering and weeding - but there are
a few other important steps you might be
missing. Aeration and seeding are oft en
overlooked, essential steps to ensuring a
vibrant, healthy lawn that can help fi ght
weed growth. In fact, according to a new
survey TruGreen released in partnership
with Opinium, four in fi ve Americans
with lawns don’t have aeration and seeding
services performed for their lawn.
“For many areas of the country, late
summer into fall is the best time to give
your lawn some extra TLC,” says Brian
Feldman, director of technical operations at
TruGreen. “Performing aeration and seeding
at this time provides more time for your
lawn to establish a strong root system before
the stresses of the hot summer months.”
Feldman off ers the top fi ve benefi ts of
lawn aeration and seeding - and why you
should have these essential services performed
during the late summer to fall.
Aeration lets the soil breathe
If you have a lawn, chances are it experiences
a lot of foot traffi c during the sunny
summer months. Th e aeration process
helps relieve soil compaction due to lawn
traffi c, which allows the lawn to receive
nutrition.
Aeration reduces
dead grass spots
Aeration helps manage dead grass buildup
by introducing thatch-decomposing
microorganisms from the soil to the top
layer. Leaving your lawn untreated can be
detrimental as it can make it more susceptible
to insect and disease problems.
Aeration improves
overall lawn health
Aeration works to provide your grass
greater access to air, water and nutrients
by opening a pathway to the root system.
Th is will help your lawn look greener and
healthier.
Grass becomes ready
for a green spring
Aeration promotes root development
and growth to help grasses overcome
seasonal stresses such as summer
drought. For cool-season grasses,
seeding performed alongside aeration
can improve the density of your
lawn and enhance its color. Soil cultivation
enhances the seed to topsoil
contact necessary for germination and
creates a moist, protected environment
optimal for seedling growth and development.
Seeding helps fi ll in the gaps
Seeding can dramatically improve your
lawn’s appearance by fi lling in bare spots
and addressing thinning areas. Filling in
any empty spaces also helps crowd out
encroaching weeds.
“As one of the more complicated lawn
chores, it’s optimal to consult a professional
service for help with aeration
and seeding for the best, most effi -
cient results,” says Feldman. “According
to our recent survey, 90% of people
who have outsourced lawn care tasks
to a pro are satisfi ed with the results.
By partnering with a professional service
provider, homeowners don’t have
to worry about purchasing or renting
tools, using heavy equipment or risking
injury - all while ensuring the highest
quality for your lawn. In fact, experts
such as ours at TruGreen, can confi -
dently select and use the highest quality
seeds that aid in germination potential
and provide improved disease and
drought tolerance.”
As you prepare your lawn for the changing
seasons, make sure you’re including all
the important steps in your lawn care regimen.
Aeration and seeding can make or
break your lawn, and now is the best time
to perform this treatment for healthy, lush
grass come spring.
— Courtesy of BPT
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