LAWN AERATION:

   Over time, the soil condition of your lawn can become compacted. This can occur from normal usage such as foot traffic, lawn tractors, vehicles, excessive water. Aeration of lawns with compacted soil will facilitate a more efficient usage of water, fertilizer, and oxygen all pertinent to a healthy lawn.

     Aeration is typically achieved by using a machine which removes plugs of soil from the lawn. This allows water, fertilizer, and oxygen to be absorbed more readily and thus improves the health and beauty of your lawn. In addition, aeration reduces thatch, a layer of dead organic material, which helps to supply your lawn with valuable nutrients. Over time this beneficial layer builds up (over ½”) and starts to cause nutrient deficiencies and a variety of other problems.

There are many benefits of aeration:

 

 

 

Ø      Water, Fertilizer, and Oxygen can be used more efficiently by your lawn

Ø       Thatch will be minimized

Ø       Grass roots can grow deeper and healthier (Figure 1)

Ø       Soil compaction is reduced

Ø       Improved lawn health

Ø       Improved lawn appearance

Ø       Ability of lawn to withstand more activity

Ø       Improves drainage of your property

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Benefits of Over-seeding and Aeration Together:

     Planting additional grass seed into your existing lawn is called over-seeding. Post-Aeration over-seeding is a great way to further enhance your lawn. The newly sewn in seeds can take advantage of the aeration process to more rapidly fill bare spots and thicken existing turf. Seeding at the time of aeration will make your lawn healthier, thicker, and  more durable allowing for more activity without the usual signs of wear.

     Please ask our technitians for a reduced combination pricing of these two services.