Aeration and Overseeding

 Aeration and Overseeding - Positive benefits for your lawn!

Aeration: The process of removing small plugs of grass and soil from the ground, creating new air spaces or voids which allows nutrients to immediately absorb closer to the root, thereby strengthing the root system and the overall plant health.

Overseeding: Replenishing grass with new seed following fall aeration.

Why lawn aeration and overseeding?

• Aeration - Decreases the buildup of thatch (roots, rhizomes, and lawn clippings that have not been broken down between the surface of the soil and the layer of grass disallowing roots to properly affix to the soil).  The root system is not always able to get the necessary nutrients it needs to withstand changes in temperature and long-term good health.  In addition, excessive thatch provides a breeding ground for pests like insects and grubs, which will harm the lawn even further.  Aeration also allows oxygen and our custom blended and bio-enhanced fertilizers to penetrate to the root system, making the roots stronger and deeper.  Deep roots help grass withstand harsh conditions of weather better.

• Overseeding - Every lawn has a loss of grass each season wether it is due to disease, drought, or high traffic.  Some lawns have no grass and mostly weeds.  The occupation of new grass will NATURALLY decrease weed infestation, thus reducing the need for herbicides.