Residential Lawn Aeration Services for Healthy, Lush Lawns

The best time to aerate depends on the type of grass you have. If it’s cool-season grass, it is better to aerate in the spring and fall. For warm-season grass, spring through summer is the ideal time for aeration. Timing is critical to ensure that aeration is done when the grass is active and growing. This will produce a green and healthy lawn.

You can tell your lawn needs aeration if water is gathering and not seeping into the soil, if the soil has become compressed, and if the grass is sparse or has lost its luster. You may need further lawn treatment for thinning grass, but aeration is beneficial.

It’s time to consider lawn aeration services when turf problems occur. Contact us if your lawn exhibits any of the following conditions:

• Dry and hard soil: Does your grass feel bone dry or rock hard? Is it difficult to insert a shovel trowel into the ground? These are signs of soil compaction.
• Uneven grass growth: Are there bare patches on your lawn? Will grass or weeds not grow on these patches? If so, the soil underneath these patches is likely compacted.
• Poor drainage: Are there pools or puddles from rainwater or water from irrigation in your lawn? When the soil is compacted, the water cannot drain.
• Excess thatch: If you can remove more than 1 cm of thatch, this is a sign to aerate your lawn.
• Lawns with high traffic: Heavy equipment and foot traffic from people and pets can cause soil compaction.

We recommend that homeowners aerate their lawns on an annual basis. However, if your lawn sees a lot of foot traffic that may cause the grass and soil to wear down, we advise you to aerate more regularly. Aeration should be a part of your spring or fall yard cleanup.

Several factors determine the cost of lawn aeration. The most significant price factor is the size of your yard. Smaller yards will cost less to aerate than larger ones, and obstacles or hard-to-reach areas may also affect the price. Suppose you’re planning to aerate your lawn yourself. In that case, you’ll need to rent or buy a mechanical lawn aerator, which can cost a significant amount for machines that do a smooth and accurate job. Hiring The Grounds Guys for lawn aeration services is your best bet because we have high-quality professional lawn aeration equipment and know how to use it correctly.

Some homeowners prefer the DIY approach. You might save a little bit of money if you own the proper lawn aerator equipment. Still, inexperience means you may aerate your lawn incorrectly and not dig deep enough into the soil, which limits the air, nutrients, and water the soil needs for healthy grass.

There are many tips, techniques, and common errors to be conscious of before, during, and after aeration. We suggest consulting a landscaping professional to find out all the necessary information.

If you decide to tackle lawn aeration yourself, we have some helpful tips to help you do it correctly.

The following are matters to be aware of before you aerate your lawn:

• Avoid aerating if your lawn is sodden or too dry—the ideal soil is a happy medium between these two.
• You should aerate before placing any fertilizers on your lawn.
• Consider mowing your lawn before starting.
• Take note of any lawn fixtures, such as sprinklers or irrigation lines.
• Ensure that the consistency of the soil is damp (not too dry or too wet). If the ground is too dry, watering your lawn can be a quick solution.

Lawn aeration is no small task; you must decide which aerating technique is best for you and your busy schedule. To do this, you must first find the right tool to use. The different aeration methods depend on the type of product you choose.

• Spike Aerators—These tools penetrate the soil, creating holes for better ventilation, but they don’t remove any grass or soil plugs from the ground. Consider using a garden fork, a rolling aerator, or spiked lawn shoes for this method.
• Core or Plug Aerators—These tools perforate the grass, removing a soil core plug from the ground. A manual core aerator, walk-behind aerator, or tow plug aerator are great tool options for this method.
• Chemical Aeration—Many locations also offer chemical aeration, which relies on chemical reactions to break down compacts soil particles.

You can decide whether to use handheld or machine-powered lawn aerators; both have benefits. While machine-powered lawn aerators are more efficient, manual tools are more accessible and better for small or hard-to-access areas.

To get the most out of your recently aerated yard, utilize these practices:

• Leave the grass and soil cores on the lawn to dissipate into the ground.
• Water and add fertilizer to the grass.
• Spread grass seed in thinning areas or throughout the entire yard if the grass is thin.