Aeration and overseeding are two lawn care services that will have your property in Ohio looking its best. Aeration is the process of pulling cores of soil from your lawn to loosen compaction, which allows nutrients and other resources to reach the roots of your grass. Overseeding involves spreading seeds across your lawn to fill bare or patchy areas with new growth. These two services should be performed together in the fall because the holes created during the aeration process are the perfect place for seeds to fall into because it gives them excellent seed-to-soil contact and gives them a better chance of germinating successfully.

What is core aeration?

Core aeration is the process of using a machine called an aerator to pull small cores of soil from your turf to alleviate compaction. This service is highly beneficial for several reasons. First, it helps nutrients and other vital resources like sunlight, water, and oxygen penetrate the soil better so that the roots of your grass can access them more easily. Second, it relieves soil compaction, which reduces stress on your lawn caused by heavy foot traffic, machinery, and other external forces. Finally, core aeration promotes stronger root development by helping your grass establish deeper connections with the soil. For the best results, you should schedule this service in the fall because your grass will be at its strongest and will be able to endure the aeration process.

When you schedule core aeration, make sure you do so early enough in the fall so your grass can recover before the winter season arrives.

What is overseeding?

Overseeding is the practice of spreading seed across your existing lawn to increase its overall density and to fill bare or patchy areas with new grass. By increasing the density of your lawn, you can not only improve its overall appearance, but can also help it crowd out weeds and be better equipped to withstand various stressors like drought, lawn diseases, and insect infestations.

When overseeding your lawn in Ohio, you should use a cool-season grass mix that contains Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue seeds.

Why should you pair aeration and overseeding together in the fall?

While core aeration and overseeding are both excellent services on their own, pairing them together in the fall provides even better results than if you were to perform them separately. That's because the holes created during the aeration process are the perfect place for the seeds to fall into, giving them better contact with the soil. Additionally, by falling into these holes, the seeds will be less likely to be blown away by the wind or eaten by animals. By combining these two services, your lawn will reap all of the benefits of each one.

Give us a call today to sign up for our core aeration and overseeding services.

If you’re looking to achieve a healthy, dense lawn this fall, we are the company to turn to. At Lawn Control Center, we can aerate your lawn in the fall to alleviate any compacted soil and make it easier for the roots of your grass to access everything they need to reach their full potential. We can also overseed your lawn directly after we have aerated it to increase its overall density and fill in any bare or patchy areas with new grass. We offer core aeration and overseeding services to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Columbus, Westerville, Lewis Center, and throughout the surrounding cities in Ohio. Give us a call at (888) 421-0601 to schedule any of our lawn care services today! We look forward to helping you achieve the lawn of your dreams this fall!