{"id":1257,"date":"2018-07-16T12:23:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T12:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/?p=1257"},"modified":"2018-07-16T12:23:17","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T12:23:17","slug":"why-you-need-lawn-aeration-richmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/why-you-need-lawn-aeration-richmond\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Aeration in Richmond: What is it and When do you Need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/before-after-149x300.jpg\" alt=\"before and after picture of lawn aeration in Richmond\" width=\"174\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/before-after-149x300.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2016\/01\/before-after.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/>Lawn aeration is one step toward healthier turf that homeowners in the Richmond, VA area can take. However, many aren&#8217;t familiar with the treatment, the signs it&#8217;s needed, or how it benefits their lawns. If you&#8217;re one of them, Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond can help. Here&#8217;s what you should know about aeration and how it can promote better growth and a more beautiful lawn:<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is lawn aeration?\u00a0<\/strong>It is the process of opening up your lawn to alleviate soil compaction and surface thatch. There are a few different methods that can be used, including core aeration and spike aeration. With spike aeration, a roller with spikes perforates your lawn. With core aeration, however, a machine actually removes small soil plugs from your lawn, offering a more thorough approach and better results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the signs lawn aeration is needed?\u00a0<\/strong>When you use your lawn a lot, whether by hosting parties or play dates, soil will get compacted. Likewise, when your soil type is clay-based, it should be aerated regularly. Some other common signs to look for include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor drainage after rainfall with standing water puddling around your yard<\/li>\n<li>Grass that&#8217;s thinning and weak even though you regularly mow, water, and fertilize<\/li>\n<li>More diseases and pests than usual, thanks to heavy thatch that provides a haven for them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How can it benefit your lawn?\u00a0<\/strong>As local aeration experts, we know that\u00a0compaction can cause major headaches because it compresses and stresses the\u00a0grass&#8217; roots. It also hinders a healthy amount of nutrients, water, and air from getting into the root zone. On the surface of the soil, a heavy layer of thatch further blocks out critical substances, like fertilizer, from penetrating. It&#8217;s all a recipe for a lawn that&#8217;s weak, discolored, and more susceptible to issues with weeds, diseases, and insects.<\/p>\n<p>However, once conditions are opened up, your lawn will benefit in many ways. Roots suddenly have room to breathe, grow deeper, and spread out further. They can also absorb more key nutrients, water, and air from the soil. As a result, they can become stronger, better supporting\u00a0heartier growth at the surface level.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Aeration from Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond: Get Started with Our Team Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/richmond-va\/lawn-aeration\/\">lawn aeration in Richmond<\/a>, you don&#8217;t have to go it alone. With\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond by your side, we can handle the job, including customizing an aeration schedule that works best for your unique lawn, soil condition, and grass type. We even back our services with a satisfaction guarantee. If you&#8217;re not fully satisfied, we&#8217;ll make it right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beyond Richmond,\u00a0our lawn aeration services are offered in and around Henrico, Midlothian, and Chesterfield as well as Chester, Glen Allen, Ashland, Mechanicsville, and\u00a0Hanover. Learn more by scheduling your free consultation at (804) 550-3800.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lawn aeration is one step toward healthier turf that homeowners in the Richmond, VA area can take. However, many aren&#8217;t familiar with the treatment, the signs it&#8217;s needed, or how it benefits their lawns. If you&#8217;re one of them, Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond can help. 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