While not every video is a winner, we’ve found one we think you’ll love! The TikTok video below from GardeningSimplified explains how to grow tomatoes more easily through the use of companion planting. There are tons of places across the internet you can go to for great gardening tips, and TikTok is quickly rising through the ranks. Loofah plants are unique and interesting vegetables – here’s how to add them to your gardenĭon’t be fooled by it’s silly name! Turkey tangle frogfruit might be the perfect ground cover for your lawn Ornamental grasses add texture and color to your garden – how to grow these 6 different varieties How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions How to use coffee grounds to fertilize your blueberry bushes If your lawn has been struggling, aeration could be the cure. Dense soil resists deep root development, but aerated soil fosters it. Grass grows best when it develops a deep root system that can access abundant moisture and nutrients. Wait four or five days after the rain has passed before aerating. The aerator’s tines will penetrate moist soil more deeply than dry soil, but it shouldn’t be too wet. When the season is right, wait for a spell of soaking rain. If you plan to overseed fescue in the fall, aerate first.
For cool-season grasses, late summer or early fall is best. Warm-season grasses, like bermuda grass and zoysia grass, should be aerated in late spring or early summer, once they’re fully green. The best time to plug aerate a lawn is at the beginning of its normal rapid growth phase. If you feel substantial resistance, or if you can’t insert the screwdriver fully, aerating will help. If it sinks all the way to the handle with little effort, the soil isn’t compacted. In several areas of the yard, especially in places where the grass grows sparsely or slowly, push the screwdriver into the soil as deeply as possible. You’ll need a Phillips-head screwdriver, with a 6- to 8-inch blade. A simple screwdriver test will indicate whether or not the lawn soil is compacted. Only compacted soil needs to be aerated, but some people aerate annually as preventative maintenance. The grass takes on a stronger, healthier, more consistent appearance. These issues can all be reduced or eliminated with aeration:Ī well-aerated lawn grows deeper roots, gains access to a more substantial supply of water and nutrients, and generally becomes more resistant to pests, diseases, and drought. By improving the soil structure, aerating addresses these maladies. Grass that grows in compact soil exhibits one or more unsightly, unhealthy stress symptoms. Over time, this kind of ponding may become worse because of the added soil compaction. Water lying on the surface for an extended time kills the vegetation and microbes living in the soil, causing the soil structure to collapse. Low lying areas and uneven surfaces both drain poorly. They also cause soil compaction that prevents new grass from growing.
High traffic situations, such as dog runs along fences or the kids’ direct path to the treehouse, don’t just kill the grass. A dense, well-established lawn on clay soil may thrive without symptoms of compaction, but certain stressors like drought, heat, or improper mowing height and frequency may cause it to decline. Heavy clay soil has a natural tendency to become compacted over time, unless it’s protected from the hot sun by dense vegetative growth and kept moist to allow root penetration. Causes of soil compaction Heavy clay soil However, if the lawn needs to be aerated, be sure to do it at the right time of year to minimize plant stress and maximize the benefits. If the soil isn’t compacted, aerating isn’t necessary. Since grass roots are cut in the process, it is a stressor in the short term. Should you be using Vinca minor as a ground cover in your lawn? This is what you need to knowĬould Kalanchoe blossfeldiana be the perfect addition to your outdoor succulent garden? Here’s how to grow itĪerating can turn a struggling lawn around. How to grow lavender from seed to keep your garden and your home smelling fresh
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