"Aeration allows the soil to breathe by breaking up compacted soil, [which] is particularly important in areas where soil ...

Grassy areas submitted to constant foot traffic require lawn aeration more frequently than out-of-the-way areas. Overall, the best time to aerate would be during the fall because this is when ...

Cool-season grasses common in northern lawns should be aerated in the early fall or early spring. Warm-season grasses should be aerated in the late spring or very early summer. Aeration should be ...

Running a machine would be comparable to using a roto-tiller. Aeration on bluegrass and tall fescue lawns is best done in the fall, September through October. Spring is also acceptable.