Most homeowners don’t even realize they have a problem with soil compaction and thatch build-up until they start noticing standing puddles of water and weak growth. When this happens, roots are literally suffocating due to compressed soil and can’t absorb enough water or nutrients. Whether it’s from heavy foot traffic or clay soils, aeration from Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond can help. We have the proven approach and proprietary equipment to break up compaction and heavy thatch, restoring your lawn back to good health.
What You Can Expect from Lawn Aeration
At Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond, we rely on a method called core aeration. This simply uses a machine to core out small plugs of soil and thatch in your lawn. This breaks up surface thatch and compaction in the soil, enabling more air, water, and nutrients to penetrate into the grass roots. This, in turn, helps roots to grow deeper and healthier, producing a stronger, more vigorous yard. In fact, you can expect to see results – in the form of a thicker, more luscious lawn – in the weeks and months that follow aeration.
Deciding if Your Lawn Needs Aeration
If you have clay soils or established turf, then soil is easily compacted. Likewise, if you’re noticing standing puddles of water that runoff rather than get absorbed, or bare spots in your lawn where weeds won’t even grow, both can be signs of compaction. To tell for sure your lawn needs to be aerated, use the screw driver test. Simply stick a screwdriver into the ground and if you can’t get the shaft down into the ground up to the handle without a struggle, it’s an indication your soil would benefit from core aeration
When to Perform Lawn Aeration
At Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond, we know spring is the ideal time to core aerate your lawn, just before the active growth cycle begins. This opens the soil and allows fertilizer treatments, air, and water to get down into the soil and promote a strong healthy lawn.
Why Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond for Aeration?
Would you rather spend your weekend struggling with an aeration machine, or relaxing with your family? If you prefer to leave the heavy lifting to local lawn aeration professionals, turn to Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond. You can achieve a healthy, green, lush yard without all the hassle.
Whether you live in the Greater Richmond area – or in Henrico, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Glen Allen, Ashland, Mechanicsville, or Hanover – our lawn aeration services can help you cut down on compaction and thatch and get your lawn breathing again. Call Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond today at 804.550.3800 to receive a free quote.
