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2. When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass? - AOL

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   Aeration, also known as core aeration, opens the soil profile and makes way for a thriving ecosystem below the surface of the lawn. A thriving ecosystem leads to strong plant growth.

3. Summer lawn care tips every homeowner should know - AOL

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   If your soil is compacted, your roots will have a hard time getting the oxygen and nutrients they need to grow strong. That’s where aeration comes in. Properly aerating and dethatching your lawn ...

4. Lawn aerator - Wikipedia

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   A core/plug aerator removes soil from the ground and leaves the core on the turf. This reduces compaction in the soil, and the holes can stay open for a long time allowing air, fertilisers, and water to reach the roots. Core aeration is suitable for heavy clay soils, and spike aeration is more suited to sandy or loamy soils.

5. Soil aeration - Wikipedia

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   Soil aeration is the mechanism of improving the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and soil. Through soil microbial activity and plant root respiration, certain gases such as oxygen will be depleted in the soil, while others, such as carbon dioxide, will build up in the soil. [1] Lack of oxygen in the soil can impact plant growth.

6. Topsoil - Wikipedia

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   Insects also play important roles in breaking down material and aerating and rotating the soil. Many species directly contribute to the health of the soil resulting in stronger plants. [ 1 ] A healthy topsoil layer is a very rich microbiome that hosts a wide array of species.

7. Sand-based athletic fields - Wikipedia

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   Highly maintained areas of grass, such as those on an athletic field or on golf greens and tees, can be grown in native soil or sand-based systems. There are advantages and disadvantages to both that need to be considered before deciding what type of soil to grow turf in. [4] Native soils offer many positive qualities, such as high nutrient holding capacity, water holding capacity, and sure ...