After our last round of heavy, wet snow, spring has sprung along the Front Range. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and spring chores abound. On a recent neighborhood chat group, the topic of ...

Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over power raking. A power rake is a machine with rotating tines that mechanically lift and remove thatch, which ...

Aerating your lawn helps it breathe and grow stronger by opening the soil so water and nutrients reach the roots. The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool ...

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My neighbor suggested that we share the rental of a machine to core aerate our lawns this fall. Is this a good idea? Core aeration is a good practice to include in your turf maintenance program and ...

“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 ...

Core aeration leaves plugs of soil on your lawn that break down and help discourage thatch. Adele Wilcoxen . Who doesn’t like a beautiful green lawn? We aim for a lush look, sometimes at the expense ...

After our last round of heavy wet snow, spring has sprung along the Front Range. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and spring chores abound! On a recent neighborhood chat group, the topic of ...

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JOLIET, Ill., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As lawns across Illinois and Northwest Indiana recover from winter and brace for a soggy spring, Dr. Green Services is stepping in with a cleaner, more ...