Lawn Aeration

When Should I aerate my lawn?
Does lawn aeration really work?
How Much Should lawn aeration cost?
What is the best way to aerate your lawn?
Should I pick up plugs after aerating?
Can you aerate too much?
How long does it take for aeration to work?
Can you just sprinkle grass seed on lawn?
Can I mow right after aerating?
Will aerating smooth lawn?
How much does it cost to dethatch lawn aeration?
How do I prepare for aeration?

When Should I aerate my lawn?

Ideally, aerate the lawn with cool season grass in the early spring or autumn and those with warm season grass in the late spring. When experiencing prolonged dry conditions and drought, aeration is recommended. This will improve the passage for water and nutrients to reach the lawns roots when watering is limited.

Does lawn aeration really work?

As with most larger lawn projects, such as planting grass seed, it's best to aerate during or right before the time your grasses reach their peak time for natural growth. Aeration is good for lawns, but it can stress grass if timed improperly. Never aerate dormant lawns.

How Much Should lawn aeration cost?

The cost to aerate your lawn by hiring a lawn care company is about $15 to $17 per thousand square feet. The average lawn size is about ten thousand square feet, making the average aeration cost around $150. It will take a lawn care company about 30 minutes to aerate a ten thousand square foot lawn.

What is the best way to aerate your lawn?

Peiffer says the best aerating machines are those with hollow, metal tines that penetrate the ground and pull plugs of soil from the lawn. You can help the tines penetrate deeper by watering your lawn one to two days prior to areating. Apply about an inch of water to the grass.

Should I pick up plugs after aerating?

Aerating your lawn helps improve drainage and gives the roots room to spread out to ensure a healthier, fuller appearance. You don't have to rake the plugs left by aerating, but doing so gets nutrients back into the soil faster.

Can you aerate too much?

How often to aerate? The common advice here is once every one to three years. ... Especially thick types of grass may also call for aerating more frequently. As a general rule, you shouldn't need to aerate more than once a year at any time ("too much of a good thing" applies here, since you don't want to damage your soil).

How long does it take for aeration to work?

While aeration itself can take just a couple of hours, depending on the size of your commercial property, plugs typically break down in about two weeks.

Can you just sprinkle grass seed on lawn?

If you simply toss the grass seed onto the soil, you will end up with poor germination. ... Next, you can use a lawn spreader to put down the grass seed. Very little soil is actually needed to cover the seeds, typically about ¼- inch, so simple raking will do the trick.

Can I mow right after aerating?

Mow the lawn before you aerate it. Don't mow the lawn for at least a week after aerating it. Make sure you know where all your sprinklers and pop-ups are otherwise you might damage them. It's a good idea to water the lawn before aerating it because aeration is most effective when the soil is slightly moist.

Will aerating smooth lawn?

The best way to help prevent lumps and bumps in your lawn is to keep it thick and healthy. Aerate regularly to loosen soil and allow more moisture and oxygen to reach the roots. Overseed to thicken lawns. Fertilize regularly using a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, such as Milorganite, to keep your grass lush and green.

How much does it cost to dethatch lawn aeration?

Most homeowners pay between $180 and $250 for dethatching. However, there are lots of services that your lawn care specialist will recommend to get your yard looking its best. Hydroseeding costs $400 to $500 and is a way to increase grass growth.

How do I prepare for aeration?

Prepare the Lawn for Aeration

Water the lawn thoroughly one to two days prior to aerating your lawn. Apply at least 1" of water to the grass; this can be measured by placing an empty tuna can in the middle of the watering zone. If the can is full, then 1" of water has been applied to the grass.