Historical Examples. 1  But it had halted just beyond the niche, not coming out very far. 2  All the others had gone, and I was quite alone with her and the Holy Virgin in the niche. 3  The world, he found, made a niche for him as it did for every one. 4  The front is stuccoed, and in a niche there is a group of Virgin and Child.
Aerate when soil is moist, but not saturated. The tines of a lawn aerator penetrate moist soil more deeply; soil thatâs too wet clogs tines. To achieve the correct moisture balance, your lawn should absorb 1 inch of water â delivered through rainfall or irrigation â prior to aerating.
Determining When It's Time to Aerate Your Yard. 1  1. Know what kind of grass you have. Different types of grasses grow most actively during certain seasons of the year. 2  2. Know what type of soil you have. Clay-heavy soils need to be aerated frequently, about once a year, since the soil tends to be dense and compact. 3  3. Know your lawn habits.