- Warm-season grasses: Late May to early July<\/a><\/li>
- Cool-season grasses: Late August to early September<\/a><\/li>
- Additional factors for timing aeration<\/a><\/li>
- More lawn care and landscaping resources for Oklahoma<\/a><\/li>
- Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Warm-season grasses: Late May to early July<\/span><\/h2>
Aerate your warm-season grass between late May and early July, as it actively grows as the temperature heats up. It grows faster and develops deeper, stronger roots during the spring and early summer to protect it from the sweltering heat of summer.<\/p>
Don’t aerate warm-season grasses in fall or winter. They go dormant during this time, and aerating then will force them to grow when they shouldn\u2019t. This stresses grass and makes it more susceptible to damage from insects, diseases, and weeds. <\/p>
Cool-season grasses: Late August to early September<\/span><\/h2>
Aerate your cool-season grass between late August and early November. Your lawn is emerging from summer dormancy and is growing during this time. Aerating it makes it grow faster and makes roots stronger to survive winter. <\/p>
You can also aerate cool-season grass in spring, but it\u2019s better to aerate in fall <\/strong>because weeds are less likely to sprout then. <\/p>
Do not aerate cool-season grasses in the summer<\/strong>. Just as warm-season grasses go dormant in winter, cool-season grasses go dormant in summer. Aerating them then creates stress, making grass more vulnerable to insects, weeds, and diseases. <\/p>
Additional factors for timing aeration<\/span><\/h2>
![\"illustration](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_aeration.png\")
Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure> Other factors that influence when you should aerate your lawn include:<\/p>
- Soil moisture<\/strong>: Aerate your soil when it’s slightly wet but not water-logged. To see how much moisture it has, put a screwdriver into it. Your soil will be ready for aeration if the screwdriver goes in without much effort.<\/li>
- Before overseeding: <\/strong>Aerating your lawn creates holes to give the seeds a place to grow.<\/li>
- Every one to two years: <\/strong>Oklahoma has loamy and clay soil, so it needs more frequent aeration to help the soil absorb water. <\/li> <\/ul>
More lawn care and landscaping resources for Oklahoma<\/span><\/h2>
- Month-to-Month Oklahoma Lawn Care Schedule<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
- When to Fertilize Your Oklahoma Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>
What are the benefits of aerating your lawn? <\/span><\/h3>
Aerating your lawn loosens soil so water, air, and nutrients can penetrate more easily to the roots. <\/p>
To learn more about what aeration does for your lawn, read our article, Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn<\/a>. <\/p>
How do I know my lawn needs to be aerated?<\/span><\/h3>
Your lawn needs to be aerated if it is spongy and dries out easily or is dry and hard; if there\u2019s a thick layer of thatch on top of your lawn; or if water puddles on your lawn after irrigation or a light rain<\/p>
Learn more about aerating your lawn in our article, Why, When, and How to Aerate Your Lawn<\/a>.<\/p>
Hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>
If all this talk about aeration is making your head spin, don\u2019t worry. Lawn Love\u2019s lawn care professionals<\/a> will aerate your lawn and perform other services to keep it green and lush. <\/p>
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The best time to aerate your lawn in Oklahoma depends upon your grass type. Aerate warm-season grasses in Oklahoma between late May and early July. Aerate your cool-season grass between late August and early September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aerating lawns gives them the oxygen, water, and nutrients they need to grow green and healthy, but timing is key. We\u2019ll explain the best time to aerate your Oklahoma lawn and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Warm-season grasses: between late May and early July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"growth](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg\")
Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Aerate your warm-season grass between late May and early July<\/strong>, as it actively grows as the temperature heats up. It grows faster and develops deeper, stronger roots during the spring and early summer to protect it from the sweltering heat of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infographic by Juan Rodriguez\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Avoid aerating warm-season grasses in fall and winter<\/strong>. They go dormant during this time, and aerating then will force them to grow when they shouldn\u2019t. This stresses grass and makes it more susceptible to damage from insects, diseases, and weeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cool-season grasses: between late August and early September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"growth](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg\")
Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Aerate your cool-season grass between late August and early November<\/strong>. Your lawn is emerging from summer dormancy and is growing during this time. Aerating it makes it grow faster and makes roots stronger to survive winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also aerate cool-season grass in spring, but it\u2019s better to aerate in fall <\/strong>because weeds are less likely to sprout then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not aerate cool-season grasses in the summer<\/strong>. Just as warm-season grasses go dormant in winter, cool-season grasses go dormant in summer. Aerating them then creates stress, making grass more vulnerable to insects, weeds, and diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Pile](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/aerated-lawn-1-1.jpg\")
Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Other factors that influence when you should aerate your lawn include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Soil moisture<\/strong>: Aerate your soil when it's slightly wet but not water-logged. To see how much moisture it has, put a screwdriver into it. Your soil will be ready for aeration if the screwdriver goes in without much effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Before overseeding: <\/strong>Aerating your lawn creates holes to give the seeds a place to grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Every one to two years: <\/strong>Oklahoma has loamy and clay soil, so it needs more frequent aeration to help the soil absorb water. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
More lawn care and landscaping resources for Oklahoma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_86727219-1.jpeg\")
karagrubis<\/a> | Adobe Stock | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n We published a whole host of lawn care and landscaping articles for Oklahoma. Check them out to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Month-to-Month Oklahoma Lawn Care Schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When to Fertilize Your Oklahoma Lawn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When to Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control in Oklahoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When Does Grass Stop Growing in Oklahoma?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits of aerating your lawn? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Aerating your lawn loosens soil so water, air, and nutrients can penetrate more easily to the roots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To learn more about what aeration does for your lawn, read our article, Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do I know my lawn needs to be aerated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your lawn needs to be aerated if it is spongy and dries out easily or is dry and hard; if there\u2019s a thick layer of thatch on top of your lawn; or if water puddles on your lawn after irrigation or a light rain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about aerating your lawn in our article, Why, When, and How to Aerate Your Lawn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hire a professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If all this talk about aeration is making your head spin, don\u2019t worry. Lawn Love\u2019s lawn care professionals<\/a> will aerate your lawn and perform other services to keep it green and lush.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Before overseeding: <\/strong>Aerating your lawn creates holes to give the seeds a place to grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Soil moisture<\/strong>: Aerate your soil when it's slightly wet but not water-logged. To see how much moisture it has, put a screwdriver into it. Your soil will be ready for aeration if the screwdriver goes in without much effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When to Fertilize Your Oklahoma Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
- Before overseeding: <\/strong>Aerating your lawn creates holes to give the seeds a place to grow.<\/li>
- Cool-season grasses: Late August to early September<\/a><\/li>