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Sophie King

3 tell-tale signs that your lawn is compacted and needs aerating now to guarantee lush green grass when summer arrives

Grass lawn in back garden next to patio seating area with white garden furniture.

Compacted lawns are more common than you’d think, and sadly, they can cause a host of other problems for your grass. Luckily, there are a few tell-tale signs that your lawn is compacted.

If a lawn is compacted, it means the soil beneath your grass is packed so closely together that there’s very little room for air and water to penetrate and move freely amongst the grass roots. It’s usually why gardeners find themselves looking for ways to improve lawn drainage.

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