Aeration is simply the process of loosening compacted soils so your lawn can breathe. With core aeration, which is the process Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh relies on, an aerator extracts small plugs of grass, thatch, and soil in your lawn. This opens up the soil and helps your lawn to:
- Improve fertilizer absorption, so more nutrients can reach grass roots – helping them grow stronger and deeper
- Improve air exchange
- Absorb and use water more efficiently
- Better resist attacks by weeds, insects, and disease
Determining if Your Lawn Needs Aeration
We have clay soils in our area and they have a tendency to compact easily. Does your yard get heavy use from kids or pets? Do you park vehicles on it? These can all lead to soil compaction and thatch build-up. Another way Raleigh area homeowners can tell for sure if lawn aeration is needed is with the screwdriver test. Simply take a screwdriver and stick it into the ground. If it’s difficult to drive in, you’ve got a problem with soil compaction and should consider aeration for your lawn.
When to Aerate Your Lawn
At Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh, we know the best time to perform core aeration is just before the peak of your grass type’s growth season. That way, new grass will quickly fill in the cored-out holes, leaving less time for weeds to grow in. If you have cool season grass, like Tall Fescue, we aerate in the fall – and that is also an ideal time to oversees the lawn, too. If you have warm season grass, like Bermuda or Zoysia, early Summer is a better time to aerate.
Why DIY Lawn Aeration is a Bad Idea
If you want to protect your yard from soil compaction, professional lawn aeration from Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh is the answer. That’s because we not only have the skills and experience to get this critical task done right, but we also rely on proprietary equipment that helps us achieve these results. If you were to proceed on a do-it-yourself basis, you’d need to not only figure out this complex task, but you’d also have to spend a good sum on equipment rentals. In the end, our service means better results and lower costs, so there’s truly no reason to endure the hassle.
Stop Lawn Weeds with Our Lawn Aeration in Raleigh
One of the wonderful benefits of our effective lawn aeration process is that Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh can help to reduce future lawn weed issues around your yard. By giving your soil the right conditions to pass nutrients, air, and water to your roots, we can help your root system grow stronger, deeper, and wider. With such a strong foundation for your lawn, those invasive plants will no longer have the conditions they need to gain a foothold.
How Our Lawn Aeration Reduces Mosquito Hotspots
When your lawn suffers from ongoing soil compaction issues, you can count on a surge in mosquito activity. That’s because soil compaction limits your lawn’s ability to absorb moisture, which often leads to water accumulating in muddy puddles on your lawn’s surface. This not only creates ugly conditions in your yard, but more importantly, it sets up ideal conditions for mosquitoes to reproduce and take over your property.
With our lawn aeration services, our experts will create the right soil conditions to restore proper moisture absorption and reduce these mosquito hotspots.
Professional Lawn Aeration in Raleigh Backed by Our Satisfaction Guarantee
With our expert lawn aeration services, Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh will restore your lawn’s ability to disperse nutrients, protect against lawn weed issues, reduce pest activity, and provide many other great benefits. Plus, our work is covered by our satisfaction guarantee, so you can always be sure we’ll deliver as promised. If you’re not happy with our work, just let us know, and we’ll make it right.
How Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh Can Help with Aeration
Core aerators are heavy and unwieldy. That’s why, if you’ve never used one before, it’s best to leave the process to professionals. At Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh, our technicians are experts at overcoming turf care challenges, including those caused by soil compaction and thatch build-up. Leave the job to us while you sit back and enjoy your day.
At Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh, we’re proud to offer the best in local lawn care and aeration services to customers in Raleigh, Six Forks, Leesville, Glenwood, and Brier Creek. To schedule your free consultation, call us today at 984-232-8596.
