If your lawn in North Carolina consists of bermudagrass, you should aerate it this spring! Core aeration helps to alleviate soil compaction, which is often caused by heavy foot or machinery traffic, and improves nutrient and resource access to the roots of your grass. Having your lawn aerated also promotes a deeper root system, which can make it more resilient to drought and other stressors. Since bermudagrass is a warm-season grass type, spring is the best time to aerate because it provides favorable conditions so it can endure the process and recover quicker. You'll also want to schedule this service annually each spring, as it can significantly contribute to maintaining a healthy and lush bermudagrass turf.

What is aeration, and what does it do for your lawn?

A core aerator machine in a lawn in Greensboro, NC.

Core aeration is a process that involves using an aerator to remove plugs of soil, leaving behind small holes in the ground. This benefits your lawn because the small holes created during aeration provide passageways for nutrients and resources, such as sunlight, water, and air, to reach the roots of your grass. However, that's not all - aeration loosens compacted soil and helps to reduce thatch buildup, which can make it difficult for your turf to intake everything it needs. With improved access, your lawn can easily absorb more and grow deeper roots, bolstering its overall health and verdancy.

Why should you aerate your bermudagrass lawn in the spring?

Spring is the ideal time to have your bermudagrass lawn aerated for several reasons. For starters, bermudagrass is a warm-season grass type that flourishes in warmer temperatures. So, it's best to wait until the threat of freezing temperatures has passed to aerate it, making spring the perfect time.

It is also important to note that while core aeration is extremely beneficial, it's a moderately invasive process that can put stress on your lawn. Therefore, choosing the right time to aerate your lawn is crucial to ensure it can withstand the process. Spring is the optimal time to aerate bermudagrass, as it will be at its strongest and will be able to endure the process, plus recover quicker with ideal conditions.

Bermudagrass is a popular grass type to use on lawns in North Carolina because it has a high drought tolerance and can withstand heavy foot traffic.

Scheduling an aeration service annually will ensure your lawn can always access everything it needs.

Bermuda grass grown in a client's lawn in Jamestown, NC.

Scheduling a core aeration service annually in the spring is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy and beautiful bermudagrass lawn. Over time, the soil on your property will become compacted, which can restrict the movement of water, nutrients, and air through the ground. Fortunately, having your lawn aerated each year will keep the soil loose and prevent compaction from causing problems. That way, you can ensure your grass always has access to everything it needs to thrive.

Call us today to schedule core aeration as part of our full-service maintenance program.

Does your lawn consist of bermudagrass? If so, you've come to the right place! At Ideal Landscaping & Irrigation, we can core aerate your lawn this spring to loosen compacted soil and help nutrients and resources each its roots. We offer aeration as part of our full-service landscape maintenance program, which includes everything you need to keep your lawn and landscape in tip-top shape, like fertilization, weed control, lawn mowing, yard cleanups, and more.

Our full-service maintenance program is available to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Summerfield, and nearby communities in North Carolina. Give us a call today at (336) 396-9191 to schedule our full-service maintenance program and receive core aeration for your bermudagrass lawn this spring!