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Core aeration is a crucial lawn care service that involves mechanically pulling up plugs of soil to loosen compaction, which is a common issue for lawns in Oregon. However, another benefit of this process is that it helps address thatch buildup! Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up between the soil and grass, and when it becomes too thick, it can block vital resources from...

After professionals finish aerating your lawn in Oregon, you might notice 2-to 3-inch plugs of soil sitting on your lawn. Don't worry — this is completely normal and not an oversight. When your lawn is aerated, little holes are created in the soil to allow nutrients and other resources to reach the roots in your turf — the cores are plugs of soil from where these holes were ...

If your lawn here in Oregon begins to suffer because of compacted soil, you shouldn't grow impatient and try to aerate it yourself. Although it is true that aeration can alleviate compacted soil and help your lawn access the resources that it needs to thrive, performing this lawn care service yourself is not a good idea. If you try to aerate your lawn on your own, you could use the...