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Lawn notes

Lawn timing.

The timing behind a healthier Iowa lawn, without the garden-center runaround.

Work with the growing season.

Good lawn care is usually less about doing more and more about doing the right job while the grass can recover. These notes help you make the call.

A lawn-care worker clearing fall leaves beside a garden bed
A core aerator opening soil across a residential lawn

Aeration

When to Aerate Your Lawn in Iowa

A practical guide to the April and September aeration windows, signs of compaction, and what to do after core aeration.

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