Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, ...

Moles in your yard offer benefits like soil aeration, free fertilization, and pest control by eating harmful insect grubs. However, their tunneling activity can create unsightly mounds and uneven ...

Tilling is the process of churning up the top layer of soil, typically with a plow or disc, to prepare the land for the ...

Lawn aeration involves poking holes in your lawn to reduce soil compaction and help root systems get easier access to ...

Are your plants showing troubling signs? It might indicate a soil problem, such as compacted soil. Learn to identify these issues and get effective solutions.

Why you need to aerate houseplant soil There are a few reasons why you need to aerate houseplant soil: drainage, airflow, and ...

If your yard holds onto water after it rains, dethatching and aerating your lawn could help to drain the puddles and ...

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse.

To better understand why soil aeration is important for houseplants, we spoke with Linda Langelo, a horticultural specialist at Colorado State University and lead instructor for the Native Plant ...

Aerating the soil in houseplants allows more oxygen to reach the roots, supporting aerobic respiration—the process by which plants break down food to produce energy, says Langelo.

That’s where aeration comes in. A lawn aerator pulls small plugs of soil from the ground, leaving behind holes that allow oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively.