Should I aerate & overseed my lawn?
If your lawn has a faded color, thin or bare areas of grass, or patches of dirt, aeration and overseeding can bring it back to life. Also, if your lawn gets a lot of heavy use from your kids and pets, or feels spongy and dry, chances are your soil is too compacted for proper nutrient flow. Compaction problems are also evident in homes that have been recently constructed. Often the subsoil of new housing plots has been compacted significantly by heavy construction equipment. The new topsoil will look nice for a period, then fade from the inability to flourish.
How often should I aerate & overseed?
The general rule of thumb is once per year, at a specific time of season that’s dependent on your soil type. In general, warm season turf types should be aerated in early spring/summer and cold season turf types should be aerated in the fall. We can help you identify your turf type and recommend the optimal time for aeration and overseeding.
How often should I water after aeration & overseeding?
It’s important to begin watering your lawn directly after you finish overseeding. Then be sure to continue watering 1-2 times per day until the grass reaches a healthy mowing height. After watering, the ground should be damp, but don’t completely soak it. There shouldn’t be any water runoff from the grass.
How long will it take to see results?
Seedlings typically begin to germinate after about 7-10 days. The plugs of soil left behind after aeration will take about 2-weeks to re-integrate into the topsoil. Mowing your lawn can expedite the breakdown process.