Aeration Begins at the End of August. Are You Ready to Take Advantage of the Season?
Summer can be a killer for your lawn. High temperatures, less rain, and humidity can make your grass feel like hay. However, late summer is also the best time to start nursing your lawn back into health. When temperatures get lower and the fall breeze starts rolling in, your grass will want to start growing. One of the most important things to help your grass grow back the best it can is aeration. By relieving soil compaction & improving root development, aeration can create the best conditions for overseeding.
But – don’t just go start poking holes in your lawn just yet. There’s important prep to follow before aeration can begin.
Step 1: Give Your Lawn a Final Mow
The shorter the lawn, the more effective aeration is. Before you begin the process, put your mower on its lowest setting and give your lawn a final cut. Short allows aeration equipment to more effectively do its job by getting deeper into the roots.
Step 2: Water If Conditions Are Dry
If the heat has turned your grass into straw, it’s time to break out the hose. Aeration works best on a moistened lawn, so simulate some light rain with a spray setting on your hose nozzle. Don’t turn your lawn into mud – water just enough to soften the coarse grass and dirt.
Step 3: Take Note of Problem Areas
Have any areas of your lawn where grass is compacted, thin, or doesn’t grow as well? Make sure to mark these areas off for aeration. They could benefit from care like extra overseeding or fertilization when aeration is finished.
Step 4: Forget All of This and Let Stepping Stone Landscaping Handle It
The prep work may seem easy, but aeration itself should be done carefully & precisely, or else your lawn is at risk. The best way to make sure it’s done properly is to give us a call.
No guessing required. Our team knows exactly when conditions are right, how to properly aerate your lawn, and what additional services can help get the best results. From aeration and overseeding to fertilization and ongoing lawn care, we’ll take care of the whole process from beginning to end.
Aeration season begins at the end of August, and appointment slots fill quickly. Contact Stepping Stone Landscaping today to schedule your aeration service and give your lawn the foundation it needs to thrive this fall and beyond.
