Lawn Aeration
Most people are not aware of the benefits of aeration, yet it is one of the most important treatments for a healthy lawn. Aeration helps reduce compaction and keeps your soil in the best shape possible.
Even with the best care available, lawns can thin out and lose color due to excessive thatch buildup, hard or compacted soils, or periods of high temperature, high humidity, or drought. Aerifying and overseeding is recognized by turf experts such as golf course superintendents as the best treatment to control thatch, reduce compaction, fill-in bare spots and revitalize growth.
A core aeration is a great way to keep your lawn happy, and improve the soil it grows in. For thin lawns or problem lawns, it is a good idea to over-seed the lawn after aerating.
Newly aerated lawns provide an almost ideal environment for growing new grass seed. This will help fill in those bare or thin spots, giving you a thicker, healthier turfgrass that will crowd out weeds and help prevent new weeds from developing.
Aeration Services for a Healthier Lawn
While aeration is beneficial for many lawns, it isn't appropriate for every situation. Here are some guides to determine if your lawn needs this service:
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When the soil is compacted
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When the thatch layer is more than 1" thick
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If you're going to overseed your lawn. Aeration exposes soil and provides better seed-to-soil contact needed for good seed establishment.
If you think your lawn may not be ideal, it may be because the soil is compacted or has excess thatch buildup. Give us a call and we can give you a free estimate on aerating your lawn that will improve those troubling conditions.
