After a long Central Florida summer, your lawn has endured months of heat, heavy rain and foot traffic — all of which can contribute to compacted soil. Early fall to mid-fall is a great time to give your turf some breathing room with core aeration.
Core aeration removes thousands of small plugs of soil from your lawn, creating channels that allow air, water and nutrients to reach the root zone more easily. It can also help reduce soil compaction and encourage deeper, healthier root growth.
Aerating in fall gives warm-season grasses an opportunity to benefit before growth slows during the cooler months. Combined with proper watering and seasonal lawn care, core aeration can help strengthen your turf and prepare it for healthier, more vigorous growth when warmer weather returns.