By Anita Gall, University of Nebraska Master Gardener
Do you realize that sprinklers, pets and people can cause compaction in the lawn? After a summer of stress it is time to aerate your lawn and fall is one of the best times to do this. Aeration removes plugs of soil and by opening up the soil it allows water, air and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively. After aeration it is an excellent time to overseed any bare or sparse areas as temperatures are cool enough for the seed to germinate and get established for the following year.