Warm season grasses should be aerated

With Cynthia Domenghini 

Roots make up 90 percent of grass plants and need oxygen for survival. Compacted soil restricts the roots’ access to oxygen and inhibits growth. Aeration loosens the soil, allows air to enter and provides better infiltration of water and nutrients. All of this promotes healthier root growth and consequently, healthier grass.

Core aeration is done with a machine that use…