03/05/2026
Soil Compaction
As you drive around and see everyone pulling out their big lawn rollers, that's what you should know is happening. Soil Compaction.
Are your trees dying or not growing at all? Is your lawn full of dandelions? These are only a few things that are happening because you're trying to get a flat lawn. Roots can't grow deep when you're squeezing all the air pockets out of it. Compressing it so microbes, worms and bugs can't do their thing under ground. Which in turn, helps all the living things we see above ground.
Why are dandelions so prevalent then? The dandelions tap root is made SPECIFICALLY for breaking up compacted soil. They love it! As i look around my neighborhood and see everyone who rolls their lawn, I compare it to mine where I do not. I have a bigger lawn than most of my neighbors and I can count the dandelions on one hand. I do not use any kind of chemical or fertilizer. I simply do not compact my soil. The lawns of those who roll? Basically yellow from all the dandelions.
So the next time you pull out that roller, remember you will probably be looking for a tree removal service soon.
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