A Greener, Healthier Lawn Starts Here

It depends on the time of year, amount of rainfall, etc., but they typically dissolve within a couple days. Mowing will break up most of them, and nature will do the rest over a short period of time.

Because all lawns grow better with increased oxygen, water, and nutrient flow, experts agree lawns should be aerated at least once a year.

Aeration, also called core aeration, is the process of perforating the soil, as well as any thatch layer that might exist, removing a core or plug of soil and depositing that core on the surface to break down.

Any yard can benefit from at least annual aeration. Areas of high traffic that look worn, lawns that don’t green up after fertilizing, lawns that brown easily in high heat, yards with poor drainage or standing water, and homes built on clay or poor subsoil are excellent reasons to aerate.

We recommend aerating twice a year, in both Spring (Mar–May) and Fall (Aug–Nov) for most grass types. At a minimum, aeration should be done at least once a year.

You can fertilize, overseed, and water right after aerating. The choice depends on your yard’s condition and your preference.

Watering helps break down the soil cores and allows water direct access to newly exposed roots. If fertilizing, follow fertilizer watering instructions.

Yes. Fertilizing after aeration is ideal because nutrients can reach the root system before the holes close. If overseeding, avoid weed control fertilizers.

Yes. Overseeding after aeration is beneficial. If overseeding, aerate early in the season and seed the same day or within a day or two.