Should I aerate my lawn before top dressing?
January 13, 2022
Yes, in most cases core aerating along with top dressing is very beneficial. The cores are a better option than just spike aerating as it allows the topdressing material to penetrate into the rootzone. Core aerating also removes thatch layers and compacted soil plugs. The cores can be left and allowed to break back up as you drag the topdressing into place and level the surface.