Have you notices that your lawn isn’t looking quite as lush as it used to? Maybe you have tried adding fertilizer or throwing down a bit of grass seed and watering, but it’s just not working. Your lawn may seem to be in a dire state, but it isn’t past repair. Aeration and overseeding in the spring or fall can redeem your lawn.

What is Aeration?

Have you walked past a lawn that is covered in little “plugs” of dirt with a grassy top? If you have, you have seen the result of aeration.  By aerating your lawn, air, water, and vital nutrients are able to penetrate the grassroots and improve their health. Aeration encourages new growth in your lawn, it improves the health of the lawn, and it combats the soil compaction of the thatch.

What Is Thatch?

Thatch is a layer of dead grass, old roots, and decomposing plants that build up season after season under your new grass growth. Some decomposing thatch is important to the health of your grass but when it gets too thick and compacted, it starts to cause problems.  When the thatch is too thick and compacted it prevents light, water, and nutrients from getting to the soil and root system below that brings your lawn back to a thriving state. When you aerate your lawn and allow air, water, and fertilizer to reach the thatch, the thatch will begin to decompose much quicker and allow your grass to grow thicker again.

What is Overseeding?

Overseeding is when you plant new grass seed on top of existing grass. It is an easy way to fill in bare spots and thicken your turf while also enhancing your lawn’s durability and health. It can also increase your lawn’s appearance and rich color by introducing multiple variations of grass seed. By introducing new varieties of grass into your lawn, your grass will become better equipped to handle stress, disease, and drought that may come its way.

Overseeding and Aeration, The Perfect Combination

Overseeding and aeration are the perfect combination. When you aerate and then overseed, you help break up the thatch and then introduce new seeds to grow and thicken the lawn itself. Aeration allows for water, air, and nutrients to speed up healthy grass growth and restore your lawn to the perfect seed-to-soil ratio for the best grass growth. When the new grass seed is introduced to the soil direction – falling into the aerated holes, it will develop deeper roots creating a healthier lawn. By utilizing both of these applications simultaneously, your lawn is sure to become luscious, beautiful, and healthy once again.

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