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Late-Season Bermudagrass Aeration: Soil Temperature Cutoff

Bermudagrass root growth stops when soil temps drop below 70°F—making aeration ineffective. In northeast Atlanta, this occurs ~September 30. Fescue aerates well now (roots grow at 50-65°F). Check local soil temps before aerating warm-season grass.

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