Landscaping Advice

If you’re an island resident, you may have noticed some things are growing. Grass in particular. That is, of course, on days when it is not covered under a layer of snow! My next couple of articles will deal specifically with your lawn. I will take you through a step by step process to ensure the best results you can achieve.

Today, Aerating and dethatching. Now is the best time to do this. Many people are under the impression that aerating and dethatching are an unnecessary step. After reading the following, they may have a different opinion.

A brief list of aerating and dethatching benefits:

• Increases your lawn’s drought tolerance
• Reduces water runoff
• Loosens compacted and high clay soils
• Raises oxygen levels in the soil for stronger root growth
• Enhances the activity of thatch decomposing organisms
• Creates greater turf density by stimulating grass to create new shoots

As you can see, the reduction, after aerating and dethatching, of amounts of lime, fertilizers, water and plain frustration will pay off insurmountably in the end. And, you are one step closer to the lawn that all your neighbors will be jealous of.