Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Services

Outstanding Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Services

Aeration and overseeding are lawn care practices that can improve the health and appearance of your lawn:

• Aeration - A machine punches holes in the soil to relieve compaction and allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. This can improve root development, nutrient uptake, and the plant's ability to use water.
• Overseeding - Grass seed is spread over the existing turf to fill in bare spots or help establish new growth.

When Should Aeration and Overseeding be Done?

Aeration and overseeding can’t just be done whenever. It’s important to do it at the right time of year for the best results. For cool season grass, the fall is the best time to aerate. Aeration should also be done at least once every three years. However, many lawns do need to be done more frequently, especially if the lawn gets heavy use. If you notice any issues from compaction or excessive thatch, plan to have your lawn aerated more often. Most homeowners will have this done every year to prevent issues and ensure their grass continues to grow well.

Benefits of Doing This During the Fall

So, why should aeration and overseeding be done in the fall? Basically, this is when cool season grass grows, so it prepares the roots for more growth before winter and gives the grass the best chance of surviving the colder months. It helps to create greener, thicker grass in the spring months.

Aeration helps the roots get everything they need to grow, which helps create healthy grass before the weather gets cold. This helps ensure the grass will make it through the winter so the lawn looks fantastic in the spring. Overseeding allows you to fill in damaged or bare areas and help make the grass thicker before the weather gets cold and the grass stops growing. Fall provides the ideal growing conditions for the grass, so when seeds are added during the fall, they have the best chance of growing to create a healthy, green spring lawn.