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 machine incorrectly and end up damaging your lawn. Also, you might try and aerate your lawn at the wrong time, which can be detrimental to the health of your grass because you should only aerate it at a time when it's strong enough to endure the process. What's more, aerator machines are heavy and hard to use, so it's better to leave this physically demanding task to the professionals.

Professionals know how to correctly use an aerator.

Core aerator in lawn unplugging soil cores in Troutdale, OR.

If a doctor asked you to use a stethoscope, you might lack the experience and knowledge needed to properly diagnose someone. An aerator is similar in this sense. Without experience and knowledge, most people wouldn't know where to start or how to correctly aerate their lawns. Property owners essentially risk using an aerator incorrectly and damaging their lawns when they opt to not hire professionals.

An aerator creates small holes in your soil so nutrients and resources can flow into your lawn. But, when used incorrectly, an aerator can potentially miss areas and put more stress on your lawn. When in doubt, hire a professional! They will know how to use an aerator to complete the task.

Professionals know when to aerate a lawn.

Besides using an aerator incorrectly, non-professionals risk aerating at the wrong time of year. Before aerating, your lawn needs to be strong enough the endure the process. If not, you risk causing more harm than good to your lawn.

Most companies will perform core aeration in the fall because it is when most lawns can withstand the procedure. After a hot summer, the soil in your lawn is more likely to be compacted, too. This makes autumn the optimal time to perform an aeration procedure. Luckily, if you hire a professional, they should know how to determine when your lawn is ready to go through the service.

Aeration machines are physically demanding and it can be tiring to use them.

Inexperienced homeowner pushing aerator in their lawn in Gresham, OR.

Aeration machines are difficult to use and physically demanding. Without professional help, you risk not only your lawn's health but your comfort, too. If you're not prepared to use an aerator, the weight of the aerator may tire you out, limit your ability to use it, and lead to sore muscles. In some cases, you might also risk injuring yourself when using it!

Professionals, on the other hand, use aerators on a regular basis. Because they use these machines often, you can be sure that they will have the strength to operate them and they won't tire out before the job is finished.

Using a manual aeration machine can be time-consuming, especially when working on larger lawns.

Call us today to schedule our core aeration service!

If you notice your soil is compacted, don't opt to aerate your lawn on your own. Instead, it's time to give us a call! At J&C Lawn Care. we provide a high-quality aeration service that is designed to loosen compacted soil so that the roots of your grass have access to all of the nutrients that they need! We offer our core aeration service to property owners in Gresham, Happy Valley, Troutdale, and other nearby areas in Oregon. Give us a call today at (971) 284-2035 to schedule this service!