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very true. The only time that aeration should be done this year is if the lawn has a disease and it's recommended to aerate it for that particular disease. But like rodfather said read up on some info.Originally posted by rodfather
I don't have a flier, but I do know this ISN'T the time of the year to aerate. Lawns are stressed enough right now without aerating them. Spring & Fall are best times to do and in conjunction with overeseeding as well.
If you haven't done core aerating before, I strongly suggest you read up on it, the benefits of doing it, how to do it properly, how to price it, and perhaps practice on your own lawn or a relative's before you jump into it.
just my .02
Golf course greens and tees are not the same. Someone is dedicated to them 7 days a week with a strict fertilization and maintenance program. I said that spike aerating was a waste of time (residential lawns anyway) which I know (for a fact) that lawncare3 wants to work on. He and I have spoken many times with each other by way of AIM.Originally posted by GLAN
Spiking is fine at anytime.
Greens and Tees are done weekly with a spiker.
LOL. Those that say that aerating of any kind or even spiking is a waste of time, realy should rethink their approach to better lawn care
I instruct the owner to water it deeply once a week (or twice) if possible. If not, I just stay off of it till Mother Nature restores it with a good shower on her own.Originally posted by GLAN
Ok Rod
For you spiking is a waste, fine.
Tell me what you do in July and August when you have a dry area of the lawn?