Here are 7 Reasons to Aerate & Overseed Your Lawn in New Jersey

Aeration Reduces Soil Compaction

Think of your soil being like concrete. How would grass grow in concrete? That compacted soil must be broken up! Compacted soil prevents air, water, and fertilizer from reaching your lawn’s roots. This can cause dead spots or patching. By removing cores during the aeration process, this reduces the compaction! This loose soil will now allow grass roots to plunge deeper, and for those nutrients to reach the roots.

Reduces Thatch   

Thatch is the layer of dead grass that builds up on your lawn. This layer can prevent your grass from getting the necessary water and nutrients it needs. Thatch can be detrimental to your lawn if left untreated. Aeration can break up that layer of thatch.

Nutrients Will Reach the Roots

Aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the soil now that it has been broken up. When nutrients enter the root zone, they can be used to create a thicker lawn. 

Builds a Thicker Lawn

When you release that soil compaction, get rid of thatch, and nutrients can reach the roots, a thicker lawn will be the result. Aeration stimulates root development and growth when all those nutrients help to grow long and strong grass.

Overseeding Introduces New Grass Seed

This will fill in bare or thin areas as well as thicken the existing turf. Foot traffic, heat, not enough water, and pets can contribute to the breakdown of your grass. Overseeding can bring those spots back to life.

Overseeding Builds Resistance to Disease

Different blends of grass seed can reduce the risk of diseases that can wipe out your lawn. Overall, a healthy lawn is better at preventing diseases then an unhealthy lawn. So that lush lawn will be able to fight against more. Certain grass seeds are also more disease resistant than others.

Aeration and Overseeding Will Help to Reduce Weeds

Weeds take advantage of a hurting lawn. They will pop up in areas where they can succeed. Crabgrass grows in thin areas, Nutsedge pops up in thin or low spots, and Broadleaf weeds spread where there is little grass. If you have a thick, lush lawn, that is your best defense against weeds!

Why Should I Aerate my Lawn This Fall?

Late summer into fall is the best time to aerate and overseed your lawn as it allows the grass seed to be established before cold temperatures set in. There are so many benefits, as seen above, but the main reason is to have an overall healthier lawn. If you’re looking to have a strong, lush lawn then aeration and seeding is the option for you. You can contact us today to schedule your appointment.