Any lawn will benefit from a little extra care in addition to mowing, watering and weeding, however. Aerating and liming, detailed below, are two techniques that can improve your lawn, even if it's already growing well.
Most lawns get a fair of amount of traffic, especially if there are children around.
Such traffic takes a toll on the soil because it results in compaction. In fact, the very act of mowing the lawn causes compaction, which ultimately hinders a plant's ability to grow. Fortunately, aerating provides a relatively simple solution to the problem. Aeration Techniques Aerating may be accomplished through several methods. A spading fork, such as a heavy-duty broadfork, may be stabbed into the soil and gently rocked back and forth to break up compacted dirt.