Why Should I Aerate My Lawn?
What is a Core Aeration?
Core Aeration is a type of lawn aeration where a machine with hollow tines mechanically removes plugs or "cores" of soil and thatch from your lawn. By removing these cores, it reduces soil compaction and allows oxygen, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into your soils.
What are the Benefits?
Core aeration offers numerous benefits for your lawn, including improved water and nutrient absorption, enhanced air exchange to grassroots, reduced soil compaction, and stronger root growth. It helps your lawn recover from stress, promotes thicker, healthier grass, and minimizes thatch buildup, leading to a lush, vibrant yard that's more resistant to pests, disease, and drought.
Should I also Overseed my lawn?
Overseeding breathes new life into your lawn by introducing fresh grass seed to fill in thinning or bare areas, restoring its lush, green appearance. Grass plants, like all living things, have a lifespan, and overseeding helps replenish your lawn to maintain its vibrancy. When combined with core aeration in the fall, this powerful duo enhances seed-to-soil contact for optimal growth, improves color, reduces weeds, and creates a denser, healthier turf.