Your lawn will become thin and unhealthy if you don’t take steps to help it recover from the drought. Shamim Mohamed photo.
This summer’s drought and hot temperatures have been tough on lawns. Take steps now to help your lawn recover.
A lawn that is stressed is vulnerable to invasion by moss and weeds. You need to help your lawn redevelop its thickness and health, so it can outcompete the invaders.
We are now scheduling for two services that will help the recovery process.
Aeration
Soils naturally become compacted in the top 1 to 1-1/2 inches over time. This summer’s weather has led to greater compaction than usual. Mechanical aeration removes small cores two to three inches deep into the soil.
Benefits of aeration
- Reduces soil compaction
- Improves oxygen content
- Stimulates root growth
- Improves fertilizer uptake
- Enhances water uptake
- Reduces water runoff and puddles
- Enhances tolerance for heat and drought stress
Overseeding
We generally combine aeration with overseeding to fill in thin spots. This thickens the lawn, so weeds and moss have a difficult time getting established.
Spring and fall weather conditions are ideal for overseeding. Cooler air allows the seeds to grow without drying out. You will need to water initially. The seeds should show shoots in about 10 days if properly cared for.
Watch the video to find out more
This video features In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith talking about lawn aeration, overseeding and top dressing.
