Q: Our backyard was driven on by heavy vehicles during a house addition. Now it is uneven and prone to weeds, with many bare areas this time of year before the weeds germinate. I know the weeds are a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Legs with lawn aerator shoes standing on a lawn - Nadja Abele/Shutterstock Maintaining a healthy lawn is hard work, so it's ...

I prefer using core aeration as an annual cultural practice for lawns. Power raking can be beneficial for lawns that have excess thatch buildup (more than 3/4-inch thick). Combining core aeration with ...

Aeration is one of those lawn tasks that doesn't get nearly enough credit. While mowing and watering are the obvious moves, aeration quietly works behind the scenes, opening up the soil so air, water, ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Core aerating putting greens is a lot like going to the dentist. We know it is necessary a few times each year, but we hope the experience is as quick and painless as possible. Although core aeration ...