Glossary, Soil & Water Quality
Aeration
Short definition
Aeration is poking holes or pulling small plugs from compacted soil so air and water can reach the roots.
Soil that is walked on, or that has little organic matter, packs down. Water then runs off the surface and roots get less air. Aerating a lawn or a compacted bed opens the soil again.
Why it matters in Dubai
Sandy Dubai soils can still compact where people walk or where machinery has passed during building work, so lawns by paths and play areas are the usual place to look.