Aeration & Overseeding
Is your lawn getting thin, turning brown or developing spots that just don’t look as good as they should? Over time, most soil becomes compacted or hard, and your turf has trouble filling in those thin and browning spots. Drought, disease and insects can also take their toll. If any of this sounds familiar, aeration and overseeding might just be what you need.
Getting Your Lawn Back On Track
All lawns, regardless of their condition, can benefit from some level of renovation every year or so. One of the best means of rejuvenating turf is to combine the power of professional aeration with overseeding. During aeration, a machine known as a core aerator pulls plugs of soil and thatch up from the lawn to break up compacted soil and create more room for air, water and fertilizer to reach the roots. This results in the expansion of the root system for thicker, healthier grass. Aeration also helps to break up thatch, which can prevent water, fertilizer, and insect controls from reaching the soil if it gets too thick. Along with your aeration, you may want to consider a gypsum application to further reduce the compaction of your soil and help release nutrients trapped within the clay.
Following up with overseeding is a great way to thicken up a thin lawn or add a hardier, more drought-resistant grass variety to your property. Good seed-to-soil contact is essential for seeding success, and the new grass seed will have an easier time growing in the holes left behind by aeration. Keep in mind that if your lawn has been seeded, the soil should be kept moist by watering newly seeded areas 20 minutes per day until the new grass is established.