Over time the top layer of your lawn’s soil naturally becomes compacted. Roots find it harder to get air, water and fertilizer.
Mechanical lawn aeration helps. An aerator punches holes in your lawn. It removes small cores two to three inches into the soil to penetrate the compacted soil. This allows more air, water and fertilizer to reach the roots.
Why is lawn aeration important?
Giving the roots greater access to air, water and fertilizer helps your lawn stay green and healthy. Lawn 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 because of the warm soil temperatures and cool air. These conditions allows the seeds to grow without drying out.
The seeds should show shoots in about 10 days if properly cared for. You will need to lightly water the lawn regularly to help the seeds germinate.
Call us so we can help your lawn breathe!
We are now scheduling lawn aeration and overseeding. We recommend doing it annually to keep your lawn green and healthy. Call us if you would like us to aerate and overseed your lawn.
Find out more about lawn aeration and overseeding in this Natural Lawn Care video, featuring In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith.
