Core Lawn Aeration
What is Lawn Aeration?
Lawn aeration is the process of puncturing the soil with small holes that aid in vital elements like air and water to enter the grass roots. This process helps the roots grow deeply, which can help product a strong and healthier lawn.
Should I aerate my lawn?
The short answer, YES!
Lawn aeration helps alleviate soil compaction while also helping break up excess thatch. Lawn thatch is the layer of living and dead grass tissue that lays on the base of the grass. Lawn aeration is suggested to be done yearly or every other year at the least.
Did you recently build your home or have construction done?
After any type of construction we suggest aeration!
Most of the time during construction the topsoil is either stripped or is layered beneath the clay. Aeration will help mix in that top layer of topsoil.
We suggest waiting at least 2 months after your new grass or sod has been laid before you aerate. This is so that we give the grass time to become deeply rooted and keep your new lawn in place.
When is the best time to Aerate?
At Wernert Lawn Care, we start our aeration season after Labor Day and go through Thanksgiving. This is when the cooler fall temperatures along with rain usually return. This helps ensure that the lawn does not suffer from drying out after aeration. We also suggest that after aeration you provide at least 0.5” of water on the lawn within the first 5 days. This will allow water to get down into the lawn root system.
What equipment is used?
We use a stand on hydraulic aerator.
With our hydraulic aerator we are able to control the depth of the core plugs to match your lawns needs. This is beneficial if your lawn is clay, very rocky, or even if your soil is very dry due to lack of rain.
Wanting to Overseed your lawn?
Post aeration is the best time to overseed your lawn. Aeration gives the soil better ability to receive and accept nutrients. Overseeding allows new grass to germinate and help a not-so-healthy lawn turn into a plush lawn for your family to enjoy.
We do offer overseeding services as well and will make sure to use the same grass seed type that is already established in your lawn.
Please keep in mind…
If you have a dog fence, irrigation system or any buried lines, PLEASE let us know!
We need to notify you ahead of time to schedule to come out and have those items marked so they are not damaged.
