The fall foliage show of reds, yellows and golds will be beginning shortly in many parts of Illinois, and then will be finishing up before we know it. One good freeze up north will take care of any more fall color as the leaves come down, left in the landscape and on the lawn. If […]
Richard Hentschel
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Benefits of fall core aeration for the lawn
PHOTO METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Although it’s true that core aeration relieves soil compaction in the lawn, coring has several more benefits for the grass plant soil profile, microbial activity in the ground and thatch management. When the soil beneath the lawn is compacted, grass roots grow poorly. They stay nearer to the surface and are more readily […]
