IDEAL TIME TO AERATE A LAWN:
Any time the lawn is compacted, the ground is moist, and it is during our core aeration season. We perform lawn aeration as part of our local lawn care services in Boulder and Fort Collins.
LAWN AERATION SERVICE SEASONS:
Spring Aeration Season: March 1st - May 31st
Fall Aeratoin Season: September 15th - October 31st (later into November is possible if there's no snow on the ground).
When is the best time to aerate a lawn?
Lawn aeration alleviates compaction in the soil and should be performed at least once per year, in the spring and/or fall. Core aeration allows vital nutrients, air and water to penetrate the soil. Spring aeration alleviates compaction and stimulates air movement for the summer. Fall aeration helps moisture quickly get down into the root zone and reduces winter desiccation. Summer lawn aeration is not recommended because the sun angle is too high in the sky and can cause damage to the exposed grass roots.