How to Aerate For a Seriously Awesome Lawn: Scotts Fall Lawn Care Tips

If your lawn feels hard underfoot, water runs off instead of soaking in, or grass just won't thicken no matter what you do, compacted soil is usually the culprit. Aerating loosens the soil so roots can breathe, water can penetrate, and fertilizer actually reaches where it's needed. It's one of the most overlooked steps in lawn care — here's how and when to do it.

Here’s a little-known secret to upping the awesomeness of your lawn: aerate it. See, there’s a good chance your lawn’s been seeing a lot of action lately, and all that foot traffic can compact your soil, making it harder for grass to grow. Aerating helps big time. Here’s how to be the hero.

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Fall is one of the best times to do this. Grass is still actively growing but temperatures are cooler, which means better absorption and less stress.

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