What is liquid aeration made of?

Unlike traditional aeration that involves removing plugs from, or poking holes in, a lawn’s soil, liquid aeration simply involves applying a fortified liquid solution to the lawn. The active ingredient, ammonium lauryl sulfate, is commonly found in soap.

Is liquid aeration effective?

Most experts agree that these products are not effective. The experts state that liquid lawn aerator products have not been proven to successfully break down dense soil to alleviate compaction.

How long does liquid aeration take to work?

It takes a minimum of 45-60 days for these enzymes to make a difference in your soil. After the first treatment, you should re-treat every 45-60 days during the growing season, While temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, to continue to enrich and feed the soil.

Do you water after liquid aeration?

Your lawn’s watering needs immediately after aeration and overseeding are going to be a bit different than what you might be used to. Your lawn is going to require less water but more frequently. You need to keep the soil moist but you don’t want to water for too long.

Is liquid aeration as good as core aeration?

Core Aeration will have a more immediate impact on your soil and the look of your grass. But, the effects are not very long lasting. The Liquid Aeration will have a less immediate impact on your soil, but the effects are longer lasting and cumulative, so your result gets better over time.

How often do you apply liquid aeration?

The worse the clay, the more often you will initially need to apply your liquid aeration. Due to the magnetic-like nature of microscopic clay particles, they will always want to re-bond no matter how good the soil structure gets. For bad clays we suggest monthly applications, with perhaps 2 the first month.

Is liquid aeration better than core aeration?

How often can you liquid aerate?

How often to liquid aerate? One of the advantages to liquid aeration is you can apply it any time of year. With mechanical aeration it’s very difficult to actually pull plugs in the lawn in the midst of summer when the clay is super compacted and dry.

Can you seed after liquid aeration?

Typically, overseeding 48 hours following aerating is a best practice, as this will give the seed the best chance of getting into the soil.

Which is better core or liquid aeration?

Should I fertilize after liquid aeration?

Within 48 hours after you aerate you should over seed, fertilize, and water your lawn. The seed, fertilizer, and water will have the best chance to get down into the holes made by the aerator if applied soon after aeration. If the fertilizer contains weed control, your grass seed won’t germinate properly.

How long after liquid aeration Can I overseed?

Liquid aeration requires 4 weeks before or after seeding.