Soil compaction puts the squeeze on grass roots. It happens over time due to a variety of variables, such as yard usage, rainfall, and parked vehicles and equipment. As a result, grass roots don’t have enough room to breathe and grow. Nor can they absorb an optimal amount of nutrients from the soil, contributing to deficiencies, weeds, and diseases. The good news is that local Dover, DE homeowners can put lawn aeration to use in their yards to ease compaction and produce a stronger, healthier lawn.
When it comes to lawn aeration, the process is relatively simple. You can rent an aeration machine or call in a professional team, like at Lawn Doctor of Dover-Middletown. With our approach, we will core out and remove small plugs of soil, surface thatch, and grass, going a few inches deep into your yard. This reduces soil compaction significantly and also helps to cut through surface thatch. Not only that, but as plugs decompose, they emit microbes, which further eats away at too-thick thatch.
Once soil is thoroughly aerated, more nutrients and water can then penetrate through into your lawn’s root zone. Also, oxygen can move freely in the soil and roots will have the space needed to grow deep and strong. Fertilizer applications suddenly become more efficient and lawns are better able to ward off attacks from weeds and diseases, as well as tolerate drought and other stressors.
At Lawn Doctor of Dover-Middletown, we know that all lawns need aeration for optimal health. Some require it more often than others. For instance, when your soil type is clay-based, it will need to be aerated more often – typically annually – due to its dense nature. In addition, when you’re noticing issues with heavy thatch, puddling water, and wilting, yellowing or deficient-looking grass, these all point to the need for aeration.
Lawn Doctor of Dover-Middletown: Learn More About Our Lawn Aeration Services
While aeration is straightforward, it does take time. If you’d like to enjoy your weekends and evenings, and instead leave the job to the lawn aeration experts at Lawn Doctor of Dover-Middletown, simply call us. You can count on our team for a proven approach, industry-leading equipment, and the best possible results, with services that are 100% guaranteed.
Beautify your lawn and boost its health with our lawn aeration services, available in Dover, as well as other nearby areas, including Middletown, Sussex County, Smyrna, and Lewes. Call Lawn Doctor of Dover-Middletown at (302) 349-5454 today to schedule your free estimate.
