We seem to be in a normal April weather cycle. The daytime high temperatures reaching the 80s and the nighttime low temperatures dipping into the 60s. With that weird winter, it is nice to see ...

Trees in fall are in a state of serious change and reorganization. The tree is becoming dormant. A tree heading toward winter will sense the changing temperature and light and obey the dormancy ...

Q: Will aeration hurt the roots of my trees? -Penny, Wheat Ridge A: To understand how aeration benefits trees, it is important to understand a little bit of tree physiology. As most people know, ...

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Q: I sodded an area in my backyard last spring with fescue. I know I need to do some maintenance to it this fall. Do I just seed and fertilize, or do I need to aerate? It’s still green but starting to ...

Encouraging deeper regionalUpdateContenting early in the spring is a good way to help turfgrass plants survive when temperatures get hot, as they surely will in the upcoming months. Deep tine aeration ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lawn aeration is an important maintenance task. When done properly, it can reduce soil compaction. This allows more moisture to reach the ...

Aerating loosens compacted soil and allows more nutrients to reach roots. A lawn—whether in the front, side or backyard—requires maintenance for a healthy, thriving turf. Mowing is a regular lawn task ...

Q: I had some work done in my yard in September. Knowing it was too late to plant centipede seed, I broadcast wheat straw. I’ll wait until May, go over the yard very well with a borrowed spike aerator ...