Aeration

Aerating is a process of creating space in a lawn. Air, water and fertilizer needs to be able to get down to the roots of the grass. Soil conditions determine how often an lawn requires aeration. Most lawns only require aeration once per year. The result is a fuller, thicker, greener lawn. Aerating is a mechanical process of pulling out 1/2" plugs about 3" long from the lawn. These are deposited onto the lawn and can easily be dispersed with a mulching mower.

Dethatching

Dethatching is a process of mechanically removing thick overgrown thatch. Usually dethatching is done on older lawns where it has built up over a number of years and is preventing grass from growing. After thatching and clean-up, we recommend aerating and a fertilization application along with regular watering to revive the lawn. The results can be amazing! Thatch tends to build up in lawns that don't get fertilized or watered during summer months. For a lawn that is well maintained with consistent mowing, fertilization, and aeration, thatching should not be necessary.

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