1. Why do we aerate and over-seed lawns?
- Aeration is great for the lawn
- Great renovation technique
- It promotes oxygen to the root zone
- Breaks up the thatch layer for increased nutrient and water exchange
- Relieves compacted soils
- Over-seeding Introduces new grass varieties to the lawn
- Thickens up lawns to crowd out weeds and help control erosion
2. When do we aerate and over-seed lawns?
- In September, this month has historically great grass growing temperatures and cool nights
- When the grass is gathering momentum into the fall growing season
3. How do we aerate and over-seed??
- With a piece of equipment called a core-aerator
- The machine mechanically pulls cores from the soil
- We then over-seed the lawn heavily followed by an organic fertilizing
If the lawn is in GREAT need of repair and the soil is depleted we accompany this service with a top-dressing of compost to add rich organic matter and nutrients to the soil.
Whether we have had a tough year with drought, significant amount of rain or a normal season we recommend aeration and over-seeding. This maintenance practice should be incorporated into all lawn care programs to lessen the need for chemical interference by continuing to thicken up the lawn to crowd out weeds. A thick healthy lawn is the best defense against pests, disease or weeds.
Jason has been President of Distinctive Landscaping, Inc. since 1996. Like many, starting with humble beginnings Jason had basic equipment and a hand full of customers. today he has grown into a successful business owner and industry recongnized professional who is responsible for growing the business, fostering livelihoods, customer satisfaction, great reputation and employee retention.