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[0] Early spring [2] After the ground has thawed and dried out (or in the south is breaking out of its winter dormancy), rake winter debris off the lawn. Then aerate your lawn. You can use a machine or, at a fraction of the cost, use spiked clogs (wear them when you apply the spring application of organic herbicide). [3] Aeration helps to alleviate the compaction caused by winter snows and gravity. The soil gets an injection of oxygen, which promotes activity in soil organisms and helps subsequent fertilizations penetrate deeper to root systems. [1] 
Clean-up and aeration
Organic Lawn Care Guide
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