For best results, water your lawn a day or two before aeration if we haven't had rain to help soften the ground. The softer the ground, the deeper plugs the aerator can pull. However, too much water makes for a muddy mess.
Golf courses aerate their lawns about 7 times a year, but they probably get a lot more foot traffic than you do. We recommend that you aerate your lawn at least once a year.
To get the best results from your aeration and to soften the ground, you will want to water your lawn a day or two before if we haven't had any rain. We also ask that you mark any sprinklers or objects in the lawn that the aerator may damage or run over.
Most people aerate in the spring, but any time is a good time to aerate.
Aeration helps relieve soil compaction, making it easier for the roots to grow deeper. It also helps reduce the amount of thatch build-up and allows fertilizer and water to better reach the roots.