Are you seeing puddles of water in your lawn after it rains? What about grass that looks patchy and limp? Is your turf struggling with drought and heat stress? It could be a problem with soil compaction under the surface of your lawn. When it occurs, it compresses roots, squeezing them so they can’t breathe or take in enough water or nutrients. But with lawn aeration, homeowners across Cary, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and other nearby areas can put an end to it, transforming their turf in the process.
When it comes to aeration, there are a few different options available. We always suggest core aeration. This approach uses a machine to pull plugs of soil out of the ground and onto the surface of your lawn. The small holes left behind can have a big impact on your lawn by relieving compaction and facilitating the movement of air, water, and nutrients in the soil. They also cut through the thick layer of surface thatch that’s stopping critical resources from penetrating the ground and getting absorbed by feeder roots.
This, in turn, helps:
- Improve the effectiveness of fertilization, watering, and other lawn care efforts
- Roots spread out and grow deeper into the soil, creating a stronger root system
- Reduce vulnerability to pests, diseases, and thatch build-up
- Increase tolerance to high temperatures and drought
- Turf grow in thicker, lusher, and more vibrant
It might be hard to imagine your soil getting compacted. But we know it can happen for any number of reasons, requiring aeration as a result. Some factors that contribute to it include: vehicles or equipment driven on your grass, people walking on it, children and pets playing on it, and when your lawn is rooted in dense clay soil. If you suspect compaction, you can also perform the screwdriver test. Take a screwdriver, stick it into the soil, and gauge resistance. If there’s a lot, aeration can help.
Lawn Doctor of Cary-Apex: Turn to Our Team for Expert Lawn Aeration
Making sure your lawn is well-aerated requires a few key essentials, including the right timing, equipment, and approach. With our services, you don’t have to worry about handling any of this on your own. Simply sit back and relax while we do the work. We can even seed and fertilize your lawn after, for a thicker lawn with heartier grass varieties.
Looking for professional lawn aeration services in Cary, Durham, Apex, Pittsboro, Sanford, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, or another surrounding community in NC? Look no further than Lawn Doctor of Cary-Apex. Call our team at (919) 362-1808 today to learn more with a free consultation.
