Core aeration
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Core aeration, sometimes known as core cultivation,[1] is a method of aerating lawns and reducing soil compaction. Core aeration involves removing small plugs from the soil, and is distinct from spike aeration, the process of inserting spikes into the soil to open up holes, which can actually increase compaction.[2][3]
Overview
Core aeration is performed with a machine that has hollow tines 2-3 inches long,[1][3] in contrast to the solid tines seen in spike aerators. Core aeration is also effective in removing thatch (a layer of living and dead organic material, including plant stems and roots, which, in thicknesses exceeding 1/2 in., contributes to reduced fertilizer absorption and increased weed growth).[1][4] Core aeration can also reduce water runoff and stimulate root growth due to some parts of the root being severed as well as the increased aeration as a result of the process.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Lawn Care - 7.202". Colorado State University Extension.
- ↑ "Core Aeration of Lawns". Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Aerating Lawns". Clemson Cooperative Extension. April 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Core Aeration of Lawns – Benefits and Procedures". University of Idaho Extension.
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