“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

Core aerating is an important part of regular lawn maintenance, especially for renovation and maintenance of cool-season fescue lawns. Core aerating penetrates the soil and pulling a portion of soil ...

Over the past few weeks of Turfgrass Advisory Service (TAS) visits two consistent themes have been heard at golf courses throughout the Northeast. The first issue is slow recovery from core aeration.

Autumn is a good time to core aerate and thatch your lawn to reduce soil compaction if you did not aerate in the spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most residential lawns with normal use.

Dennis Patton says: A healthy root system is a must for an attractive lawn. Oxygen in the soil is vital for a strong root system. Our heavy clay and compacted soils commonly found in the Kansas City ...

Maintaining a healthy lawn is hard work, so it's understandable to look for easier, cheaper shortcuts when possible. But sometimes so-called "hacks" are way more trouble than they're worth. Lawn ...

After our last round of heavy, wet snow, spring has sprung along the Front Range. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and spring chores abound. On a recent neighborhood chat group, the topic of ...

Q. How can I naturally make my lawn healthier? A. Anytime is a good time to core aerate your lawn as long as there is adequate soil moisture, but most people like to do it in the spring or fall.

Do lawn aerator shoes really work? Here's the scoop on those spiked aerating attachments worn while mowing the lawn or doing yard work.

2009 is in the rear view mirror. Good! It was a year that everyone wants to forget, but no one will. Planning for the 2010 growing season is underway, and we will focus this article on developing an ...