Although the 2009 growing season is almost over, fall is an important time in our yard’s calendar. As you sit back and enjoy what is left of warm weather, take a moment to think back to the scorching summer days and yellowing spots of your lawn.

Summer heat and water coverage are often blamed for poor turf performance, but poor lawn aeration is the underlying cause. The lack of available oxygen and proper moisture to the root zone chokes your turfgrass.

 Lawn Aeration Prices:

• $45 for a small yard up to 3,000 square feet (sq.ft.)
• $55 for a medium sized yard of 5,000 sq. ft.
• $75 for a large yard of up to 10,000 sq. ft.

Fall aeration captures precipitation and melting snow throughout the dark days of winter giving your lawn a headstart for the next growing season. Colorado’s semi-arid climate makes twice a year aeration necessary so your turfgrass maximizes every drop of precious water that falls on it.

If you’re from an area of the country that enjoys more rainfall, you may never have had a fall aeration done. However, fall aeration of the turf areas of your yard is the easiest way a homeowner can condition their turf for maximum water retention.