Your grass roots need a healthy flow of oxygen to grow strong and absorb vital nutrients and water. But when soil compaction becomes a problem, it hinders the movement of air, while also putting pressure on your lawn’s root system. Luckily, there is an easy solution for homeowners across the Ocean City, MD area in the form of lawn aeration.
You might not think compaction is a problem in your lawn. However, if your yard undergoes a lot of foot traffic, whether from your kids playing or from entertaining party guests, then it will get compacted over time. On top of that, if your soil composition is clay-based, conditions are naturally denser, requiring regular aeration. Other variables that cause compaction include vehicle traffic on your lawn, heavy annual rainfall, and even simply walking on your grass or mowing it.
When your lawn has compacted soil, you’ll notice it in the form of:
- Water that’s puddling or running off
- Grass that’s discolored or stunted, despite regular fertilizing and watering
- Spreading weeds, like dandelions, that thrive in compacted soil
- Hard soil that’s difficult to stick a pencil or screwdriver into
Core aeration, which is the method we recommend to local homeowners in and around the Ocean City area, provides the antidote to these issues. With it, an aerator mechanically removes plugs or “cores” of grass, thatch, and soil. These openings in the ground then serve as pathways for an increased level of fertilizer and water to reach deep into the root system.
At the same time, with compaction eased, grass roots can breathe again and have the space they need to grow more vigorously. Heavy surface thatch is broken up, which leads to fewer issues with the pests and diseases that can often take root and spread in it.
The Ocean City Area’s Lawn Aeration Experts: Why Choose Our Team?
If you don’t want to waste your Saturday renting and operating an aerator, let Lawn Doctor of The Lower Eastern Shore handle the job. Our equipment is state-of-the-art and proprietary, meaning it’s not available from any other lawn aeration team in the Ocean City area. We also use the core aeration method, which does the most thorough and effective job of aerating local lawns. In addition, we can offer you a proven team of experts who know the optimal points of the season for aeration, to ensure your lawn has the best chance of growing back healthy and strong.
Lawn Doctor of The Lower Eastern Shore MD provides lawn aeration to local customers throughout Ocean City, Salisbury, Berlin, and in other nearby communities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Schedule your free consultation today at (410) 641-3111 to learn more.
