My lawn which is a combination of clover, moss, crabgrass, dandelions and occasionally some grass is going to be aerated in two weeks. I want to know the steps to do after the cores are pulled.

I have read the two best things to do are to leave the cores and to water the lawn because this will help the roots. I have also read NOT to water because it will just re-encouraged the ground to become compacted.

Anyone have insights?

Edit: My goal is to eventually get the soil prepped and ready for growing a healthier thicker lawn.

My lawn which is a combination of clover, moss, crabgrass, dandelions and occasionally some grass is going to be aerated in two weeks. I want to know the immediate steps to take after the cores are pulled.

I have read the two best things to do are to leave the cores and to water the lawn because this will help the roots. I have also read NOT to water because it will just re-encouraged the ground to become compacted.

Anyone have insights?

Edit: My goal is to eventually get the soil prepped and ready for growing a healthier thicker lawn.

My lawn which is a combination of clover, moss, crabgrass, dandelions and occasionally some grass is going to be aerated in two weeks. I want to know the steps to do after the cores are pulled.

I have read the two best things to do are to leave the cores and to water the lawn because this will help the roots. I have also read NOT to water because it will just re-encouraged the ground to become compacted.

Anyone have insights?

My lawn which is a combination of clover, moss, crabgrass, dandelions and occasionally some grass is going to be aerated in two weeks. I want to know the steps to do after the cores are pulled.

I have read the two best things to do are to leave the cores and to water the lawn because this will help the roots. I have also read NOT to water because it will just re-encouraged the ground to become compacted.

Anyone have insights?

Edit: My goal is to eventually get the soil prepped and ready for growing a healthier thicker lawn.