Should I aerate my lawn before fertilizing?
AERATING TIPS FOR SUCCESS: Fertilize and/or reseed prior to aerating because the openings allow nutrients and seeds to penetrate soil better (fertilize or reseed immediately after aerating). Wait one year before aerating new lawns in order to give it the chance to establish a root system.Click to see full answer. Hereof, do I aerate or…
AERATING TIPS FOR SUCCESS: Fertilize and/or reseed prior to aerating because the openings allow nutrients and seeds to penetrate soil better (fertilize or reseed immediately after aerating). Wait one year before aerating new lawns in order to give it the chance to establish a root system.Click to see full answer. Hereof, do I aerate or fertilize first?M.B.: Always aerate first. You want to make holes in the turf so your lime, fertilizer or grass seed has a place to fall and make good soil contact. Lime and fertilizer can wiggle down into the soil eventually even if you don’t aerate, but you should always aerate before you reseed.Similarly, do you really need to aerate your lawn? No, it’s not necessary to aerate your lawn every year, especially if your grass is healthy and thriving. Aeration is good if you’ve got compacted, poor or clay-heavy soil that’s been impacted by heavy equipment or lots of foot traffic. Improves water, nutrient and oxygen movement into the soil. Improves rooting. Simply so, can you aerate after fertilizing? Within 48 hours after you aerate you should over seed, fertilize, and water your lawn. The seed, fertilizer, and water will have the best chance to get down into the holes made by the aerator if applied soon after aeration. If the fertilizer contains weed control, your grass seed won’t germinate properly.When Should I aerate my lawn?When to Aerate Your Lawn. The best time for aeration is during the growing season, when the grass can heal and fill in any open areas after soil plugs are removed. Ideally, aerate the lawn with cool season grass in the early spring or fall and those with warm season grass in the late spring.
