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Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right
away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane |
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"Shane" wrote:
Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful!
Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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"Shane" wrote:
Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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"Shane" wrote:
Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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"Shane" wrote:
Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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Also BTW after aeration is a good time to put down lime (I like
pelletized dolomite) and micronized iron (makes the grass good and green without causing the rapid growth (and more frequent cuttings) if you put down a lot of nitrogen). I like to aerate in the fall because aeration can cause more rapid moisture loss which isn't typically an issue at that time. While I wouldn't water right after aeration you might keep and eye on things and if it starts to look dry you might give it a bit more water. Michael Steveo wrote: "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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Hey Guys,
I have been told many things the past week and I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was going to aerate this weekend, but someone else told me that power-raking is just as good at aerating. What would you guys recommend? If I don't aerate in the spring can I still do during the summer months? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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Hey Guys,
I have been told many things the past week and I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was going to aerate this weekend, but someone else told me that power-raking is just as good at aerating. What would you guys recommend? If I don't aerate in the spring can I still do during the summer months? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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Hey Guys,
I have been told many things the past week and I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was going to aerate this weekend, but someone else told me that power-raking is just as good at aerating. What would you guys recommend? If I don't aerate in the spring can I still do during the summer months? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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No, you're really talking about two different things although both have
similar purposes. Power-raking is for thatch buildup. Thatch happens most commonly when you use a non-mulching lawn mower and leave the clippings on the lawn. The clippings pile up faster than they can decompose. These clippings pile up and prevent air and water from penetrating down to the roots. Thatch can also harbor disease and pest problems. A good strong raking is what's required to remove thatch. If you don't have thatch, power raking is not going to accomplish anything. Thatch can be avoided by bagging or by using a good mulching mower. If you use a mulching mower, be sure to mow when you should. If the grass gets too high and you try to take too much off, the mulching system will not be able to mulch everything and you run the risk of thatch. Aeration is to take plugs out of the soil so water and air can penetrate deeply. It's most beneficial for compacted clay soils. So if you have soil that gets compacted by animal and people traffic, regular aeration can help keep your lawn healthy. "Shane" wrote in message ... Hey Guys, I have been told many things the past week and I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was going to aerate this weekend, but someone else told me that power-raking is just as good at aerating. What would you guys recommend? If I don't aerate in the spring can I still do during the summer months? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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No, you're really talking about two different things although both have
similar purposes. Power-raking is for thatch buildup. Thatch happens most commonly when you use a non-mulching lawn mower and leave the clippings on the lawn. The clippings pile up faster than they can decompose. These clippings pile up and prevent air and water from penetrating down to the roots. Thatch can also harbor disease and pest problems. A good strong raking is what's required to remove thatch. If you don't have thatch, power raking is not going to accomplish anything. Thatch can be avoided by bagging or by using a good mulching mower. If you use a mulching mower, be sure to mow when you should. If the grass gets too high and you try to take too much off, the mulching system will not be able to mulch everything and you run the risk of thatch. Aeration is to take plugs out of the soil so water and air can penetrate deeply. It's most beneficial for compacted clay soils. So if you have soil that gets compacted by animal and people traffic, regular aeration can help keep your lawn healthy. "Shane" wrote in message ... Hey Guys, I have been told many things the past week and I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was going to aerate this weekend, but someone else told me that power-raking is just as good at aerating. What would you guys recommend? If I don't aerate in the spring can I still do during the summer months? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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No, you're really talking about two different things although both have
similar purposes. Power-raking is for thatch buildup. Thatch happens most commonly when you use a non-mulching lawn mower and leave the clippings on the lawn. The clippings pile up faster than they can decompose. These clippings pile up and prevent air and water from penetrating down to the roots. Thatch can also harbor disease and pest problems. A good strong raking is what's required to remove thatch. If you don't have thatch, power raking is not going to accomplish anything. Thatch can be avoided by bagging or by using a good mulching mower. If you use a mulching mower, be sure to mow when you should. If the grass gets too high and you try to take too much off, the mulching system will not be able to mulch everything and you run the risk of thatch. Aeration is to take plugs out of the soil so water and air can penetrate deeply. It's most beneficial for compacted clay soils. So if you have soil that gets compacted by animal and people traffic, regular aeration can help keep your lawn healthy. "Shane" wrote in message ... Hey Guys, I have been told many things the past week and I wanted to see what you guys thought. I was going to aerate this weekend, but someone else told me that power-raking is just as good at aerating. What would you guys recommend? If I don't aerate in the spring can I still do during the summer months? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Shane "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Thanks Steveo, you have been very helpful! Shane No problem, good luck with your turf. "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Shane" wrote: Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane 1. Be sure there's no frost in the ground when you aerate. 2. Don't forget to mark your heads first. 3. Forget about watering, don't need it. 4. Fertilize anytime after you aerate, doesn't have to be the same day. |
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I heard aerating is a good way to get rid of fairy rings?? Is this correct?
Thanks, Dave "Shane" wrote in message ... Just a quick question, if you aerate your lawn do you need to water it right away? For best results should you fertilize the lawn after you aerate? It is still a little cold to be turning on the sprinklers and I don't want any pipes to break so I'm going to hold off water the lawn for awhile. Any infoormation would be greatly appreciated! Shane |
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