'Getting the timing right is crucial' - don't miss the optimum time of year to aerate your lawn if you want the best results

"When it comes to deciding when to aerate a lawn, it's true to say that timing is everything if you want to get the best results. As we'll go on to explain in more detail, early autumn is a prime time to complete this task for a number of reasons. Doing it at this time of year will give your lawn a real boost by letting in more air for healthier roots, improving drainage to avoid waterlogging issues, and resulting in faster uptake of nutrients."

""Aerating is one of the most valuable lawn care tasks, but many homeowners are unsure when to do it," says Jonathan Davis, lawncare expert at Lawnsmith. "Aerate when the grass is growing strongly and the soil is slightly moist. For most UK lawns, the prime window is mid-September to late October, when the summer stress on your lawn has eased, the soil still holds warmth, and recovery is fast.""

Aerating involves piercing multiple holes in the lawn to boost air circulation and improve drainage. Early autumn, particularly mid-September to late October, is the prime window because grass is growing, the soil retains warmth, recovery is rapid, and summer stress has eased. A reliable secondary window is mid-March to late April when growth restarts and the ground is workable; spring aeration can be paired with overseeding. Avoid aerating during dry summer conditions and in winter when grass growth is minimal. Aeration is most effective when the soil is slightly moist and the grass is actively growing.

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