Q: Our backyard was driven on by heavy vehicles during a house addition. Now it is uneven and prone to weeds, with many bare areas this time of year before the weeds germinate. I know the weeds are a ...

I prefer using core aeration as an annual cultural practice for lawns. Power raking can be beneficial for lawns that have excess thatch buildup (more than 3/4-inch thick). Combining core aeration with ...

Aeration is one of those lawn tasks that doesn't get nearly enough credit. While mowing and watering are the obvious moves, aeration quietly works behind the scenes, opening up the soil so air, water, ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

If your lawn struggles with compacted soil, patchy grass, or poor drainage, lawn care experts also point to aeration as the best solution. While traditional core aeration involves removing plugs of ...