On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 10:58:17 GMT, Frogleg wrote:


Latest issue of 'Organic Gardening' had a note on aerating, agreeng
completely with David and Warren. They further mentioned leaving the
extracted cores to dry a few days, then mowing over them to break up
and redistribute this material.

If people don't want the bother of renting, it truly is very inexpensive to have
done by someone who comes and goes. Price may vary by state, but it's not an
expensive thing (we paid 40 dollars) and you really only need do it about once
every two years. More often is better, but even with that, one time a year is
truly enough. To make it a far more benefit, topdressing with compost is an
excellent way to add organic matter to turf and tree roots.