Soil compaction is a common struggle for many homeowners. Not only does it lead to a rock-hard lawn, but as soil gets more compressed, it can suffocate roots. In addition, water and nutrients can’t penetrate and reach roots. It all adds up to a weak lawn prone to weeds, insects, and disease. But you can overcome compaction – and love your lawn again – with aeration from the area’s experts at Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts.
What Are the Benefits of Lawn Aeration?
There are two ways to aerate. Spike aeration involves using a roller with spikes on it to punch holes into your lawn. Core aeration, which is the method Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts relies on, removes small soil plugs (called cores) from your lawn. This approach is more effective at opening up your soil and enabling key essentials – like air, water and nutrients – to get absorbed and reach the root zone. This produces:
- Stronger roots with more vigorous growth
- More efficient nutrient and water absorption
- A better environment for beneficial microorganisms to thrive in
- A more vibrant lawn with thicker grass (especially if you overseed the lawn at the time of aeration, which is highly recommended to establish new growth alongside mature turf)
What Are the Signs My Lawn Needs Aeration?
There are a few common signs homeowners can look for to determine if the lawn could benefit from aeration. They include water that runs off rather than getting absorbed and bald, thinning spots in your lawn. You can also perform the screwdriver or shovel test to check for soil compaction. Simply take a screwdriver or shovel and plunge it into the ground as far as you can get it. If you can only do this with difficulty, your soil is likely compacted and needs to be aerated.
How Do I Know When to Aerate?
As local aeration experts, Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts knows timing is everything when it comes to proper aeration. Aeration should be performed in September or October when turf roots are actually growing and regenerating at their best. Remember, those core holes make an excellent seed-bed and the more soil to seed contract you have, the greater the germination rate should be (along with proper watering and nutrients). In our region we grow cool-season grasses, such as perennial ryegrass, bluegrass or many types of fescue.
How Our Lawn Aeration in Rhode Island Prevents Weeds
One of the wonderful benefits of professional lawn aeration from Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts, is that these treatments will promote a stronger and healthier root system. This will lead to stronger protection against invasive plant growth, as your stable and deep-growing root system will help to block lawn weeds from taking hold.
With fewer lawn weed issues moving forward, your lawn will be free to access water, sunlight, and other nutrients without harmful competition from invasive plants.
Stop Mosquito Activity with Our Lawn Aeration in Rhode Island
Lawn aeration from Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts is also a terrific way to prevent serious mosquito issues around your yard. These pests thrive in yards with compacted soil, as the lack of moisture absorption means that standing water will pool up on your lawn’s surface. Mosquitoes rely on standing water in order to reproduce, so these areas can play a key role in their lives.
With proven solutions to clear up soil compaction issues and restore proper moisture absorption to your yard, our lawn aeration service will help directly reduce ongoing mosquito issues and help you maintain a more pleasant outdoor space.
Lawn Aeration in Rhode Island Backed by Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Lawn aeration services from Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts are always covered by our industry-leading satisfaction guarantee, so you can count on terrific results every single time. If you’re not 100% satisfied with our aeration work, just let us know, and we’ll make it right.
Who Can I Turn to for Help with Aeration?
The answer’s easy: Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island. Whether you live in Rhode Island or the communities of South Coast Massachusetts, our aeration services can help revive your lawn to look its best.
For more info about our lawn aeration services, simply call Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts at 401.392.1025 or contact us today and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
