(Ames, IA) — This is the time of year when companies advertise for lawn aeration services — a process that pulls plugs of dirt out of the lawn. Iowa State University horticulture professor Adam Thoms says it’s a good investment to have your lawn aerated as it reduces compaction and improves soil health. Thoms, a turfgrass extension specialist, says aeration allows air and oxygen down to the roots and that’ll produce deeper rooted plants, and next year, your grass should stay greener, and longer during the dry periods. Do-it-yourselfers can aerate their own lawns by renting a machine from the nearest home improvement store.
