- Is Aerify! a "miracle product"?
No. Aerify! is simply a great gardening tool that improves soil aeration with each application. Though many users get very fast results, we can only say that the actual speed at which soils improve in any yard will depend mostly on the original soil condition or clay density, plus all the factors (fertility, organic matter, moisture, toxicity, pH etc…) which can influence the speed of soil improvement. Once soils begin to loosen up and become bio-active, they can continue to improve for many years.
- Can I use Aerify! or Aerify Plus with new seed?
Yes. You can use these before, during or after seeding. It should increase seed germination rate and will allow faster root establishment.
- Will the Aerify products work on all grass types?
Yes. Aerify is a soil treatment, so it doesn't matter what type of grass you have. You should spray it around all your other plants and trees as well.
- How much Aerify should I use for a very small area that I want to treat with a watering can?
1 teaspoon of Aerify or 2 teaspoons of Aerify Plus per gallon of water will work fine.
- Is Aerify safe to use?
Yes. Aerify! is a safe, environmentally friendly product. It is safe to use around animal, pets and people. However, you should avoid skin or eye contact due to possible irritation. Rinse or flush with water if necessary. Aerify! is also safe for beneficial soil organisms. It helps turn a dead soil into a living soil. Earthworms, nature's best aerators, love Aerify! If sprayed on fruits or vegetables, we recommend washing before eating.
- Is there any danger in over-applying the Aerify?
It would be extremely difficult to cause damage by over-applying as long as you water it into the soil. We've had people use at 5-10 times recommended rates without a problem. We'll recommend very high rates for emergency situations like a non-draining septic tank leach field .
- Why should I use the Aerify products instead of core aerating?
It is easier, faster, cheaper and works better and deeper. But more than that, regular applications of Aerify or Aerify Plus allow you to actually change your soil into something better. Look over the comparison on the Aerify Page where it says Mechanical Aeration vs. Aerify.
If you are in business, think of the stress you will avoid by using Aerify!. You won't have to worry about repairing the sprinkler, underground wires, or vent cap that you may break using a machine. You won't have a mess on the sidewalk or call backs due to a missed spot. You won't have to repair aerator tines because you won't be hitting rocks, tree roots or metal pipes any more. You can do Aerify! applications any time during the growing season in any type of weather, no matter how dry or soggy the soil.
- Can I use your products if I have a chemical lawn service or if I do my own lawn with a 4 step program like Scott's™?
Yes. Our products won't interfere with these types of programs and should eventually help you get more out of the fertilizer you use. We advise applying at different times, especially if a weed control or insecticide is involved. However, if you plan to spread your 4 Step material the same day as you apply one of our products, we suggest applying our product(s) first and watering them in for about 10-15 minutes before spreading any 4 Step treatment.
Note: Excessive use of herbicides, insecticides or fungicides can have a negative effect on soil biology, and that means it can slow down the soil improvement and Thatch decomposing microbes. Lack of earthworms is one sign that your soil biolife is in trouble. Using more NATURE'S MAGIC or AERIFY PLUS will help counteract a lot of the negative effects these chemicals can have on a soil.
- Can I mix your different products together to save time when I spray my yard?
Yes. All of our products are compatible. You can put them in the same tank or hose end sprayer.
- Can I use your products through my in ground sprinkler's "fertigation" system?
Yes. Our lawn fertilizers and all our other products are non-clogging and work great in those types of systems. Applying Aerify with our fertilizer, or any liquid fertilizer is a good idea.
- When is the best time of the year to apply Aerify?
Aerify! can be applied any time of the year, as long as the ground isn't frozen. The sooner you get it into the soil, the sooner you'll realize the benefits. It can be applied when the grass is dormant in the south and will continue to work on the soil. It can also be used safely with drip or micro jet systems, and lawn companies and greens keepers can add Aerify! to each liquid fertilizing if desired.
- How does Aerify! really work?
Clay particles are microscopic mineral pieces that stick together very tightly. The bonds that hold the clay particles together contain water. Aerify! gets that water to release from the clay and then leach out. The result is a separation (flocculation) of the clay, and space for water and air movement, and root penetration too.
Aerify! will also generate beneficial microbes that are vital in order to form soil structure and build humus. This can take weeks or months to grow to necessary levels. It mostly depends on the density of your clay type and whether there is organic matter in the soil to feed the microbes. To optimize soil improvement and the development of beneficial biolife in your aerated soil, we recommend using organic fertilizers as well as our Nature's Magic Plant and Soil Activator.
Some buyers ask if Aerify is just a very strong surfactant or wetting agent. The answer is a definite NO. What we have done is taken a product normally used as a surfactant, modified it in our manufacturing process and added proprietary ingredients. The result is that Aerify is IONIZED so it attaches to and works on the actual soil particles instead of simply working on the soil water. This makes Aerify a true Soil conditioner instead of a water treatment.
Aerify! and all our other products are available all common commercial sized containers. Contact our office for price quotes and shipping charges.
52 Sonwil Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225
Phone: (716)681-7796
E-mail info@natureslawn.com
