Have you noticed any brown spots or areas where the grass is thinning on your lawn? If so, you will be glad to know that aeration and overseeding can help you eliminate these issues. You can encourage the growth of new grass over the lawn through overseeding – which simply refers to spreading grass seed all over the yard. On the other hand, by removing thatch and compacted soil, aeration helps ensure that the grass roots are optimally spread out in the soil and can get everything they need to support healthy growth.
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When To Do Aeration And Overseeding
While overseeding involves spreading grass seed across the yard to encourage the growth of new grass, aeration calls for the creation of tiny holes in the soil to make it easier for nutrients, air and water reach the roots of the grass. For the best outcome, it is important to do aeration and overseeding at the right time of the year.
The fall is the best time to aerate cool season grass. At the very least, you should look to aerate your lawn once every three years. However, for most lawns – especially those that get a lot of traffic – aeration should be done more frequently, preferably about once a year. Simply put, you should have your lawn aerated, if you notice any excessive thatch or soil compaction.
Advantages Of Aeration And Overseeding In The Fall
There are a number of reasons why aeration and overseeding should be done in the fall. For starters, this is the main growth stage for cool season grass. As such, aerating and overseeding the grass gives it the best chance of getting through the colder season while looking great. Furthermore, when the spring months roll by, you will be able to enjoy thicker and greener grass.
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Through aeration, your grass will be able to access everything it needs to grow into a thick healthy lawn. If there are any bare or damage spots, overseeding helps initiate new growth. By aerating and overseeding during the fall, the grass gets the best opportunity to growth thanks to the ideal growing conditions associated with this season.
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