S3 E28 Is Liquid Aeration a Scam?

You've seen the ads: "Liquid aeration breaks up soil compaction—no plugs, no mess!" But does it really work? This video dives into a new peer-reviewed study that compares liquid aeration products (humic acids, seaweed, fertilizer blends) with mechanical hollow-tine cultivation on hybrid bermudagrass fairways.

The results are eye-opening.

✅ Did liquid aeration improve turf health? ✅ Can it reduce compaction like traditional aerification? ✅ What really increases water infiltration and rooting?

Whether you're a turf manager, lawn care professional, or homeowner chasing the perfect lawn—this evidence-based review will help you separate marketing hype from measurable results.

📊 Spoiler: Not all "aeration" is created equal.

🔬 Backed by science. No fluff. 👀 Watch now to see what works—and what doesn't.

Full article: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/agj2.70062

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