Is there a certain time of year that's best to do it?
Can i do it now and again in the springtime?
Been using my yard to back up my trailer but i have now fix the driveway where i don't need to use the lawn anymore and looking to fix the compaction done over the last year or so.
Located in Lafayette.

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Posted by ronk

Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 11/3/22 at 2:57 pm to Pooswa

Yes, you can aerate your lawn now and in the spring. Do you plan on top dressing? If so, top dress in the spring when the grass is actively growing.

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Posted by keakar

Member since Jan 2017

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Posted on 11/3/22 at 4:43 pm to Pooswa

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When to use aerator on lawn?

do you drive on the lawn? i was told its not needed unless the ground gets hard packed from driving vehicles on it

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Posted by Art Vandelay

LOUISIANA

Member since Sep 2005

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Posted on 11/3/22 at 6:47 pm to keakar

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do you drive on the lawn? i was told its not needed unless the ground gets hard packed from driving vehicles on it

I mean it’s not going to make or break the average yard but it sure does help to do it every couple years.

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Posted by LSUtigerME

Walker, LA

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 11/3/22 at 8:47 pm to ronk

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Yes, you can aerate your lawn now and in the spring.

Can you really aerate as the grass is going dormant? Part of my lawn really needs to be aerated due to traffic, but my Bermuda grass is going dormant and the lack of rain the last couple months has really taken a toll on it.

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Posted by ronk

Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 11/4/22 at 10:19 am to LSUtigerME

Yes, you can. You'll hear arguments for spring and fall aerations. I honestly don't have a preference.

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