How to tell if your lawn is compacted – 3 tell-tale signs

Compacted lawns are more common than you’d think, and sadly, they can cause a host of other problems for your grass. Luckily, there are a few tell-tale signs that your lawn is compacted.

If a lawn is compacted, it means the soil beneath your grass is packed so closely together that there’s very little room for air and water to penetrate and move freely amongst the grass roots. It’s usually why gardeners find themselves looking for ways to improve lawn drainage.

Here’s how to tell if your lawn is compacted – because even the most universal lawn care tips will fall short if your garden meets the criteria.

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