Reducing Soil Compaction in Lawns

Definition of core aeration. Soil compaction is reduced by core aeration.

Landscaping FAQ on thatch. Basic principles of lawn aeration to remove thatch (i.e., to dethatch). Severe cases of soil compaction may demand use of special equipment for lawn aeration.

Definition of compaction, as it pertains both to soil and compost. In both soil and compost, the problem of compaction can be solved mechanically through aeration, while earthworms provide a natural solution.

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Earthworms - Forest Menace, Garden Magic

One of the tasks of winter lawn care is to rake leaves in fall. Although performed in fall, it's considered 'winter lawn care,' too, being a preventive measure against having grass suffocate under all those leaves when the snows come.

Landscaping chores to winterize the lawn and garden in the fall. Tips on improving soil, use of compost and mulch, rototilling, cover crops, liming and more.