Aeration and overseeding are essential lawn care procedures for the fall, and many homeowners across the country schedule them in August and September. Whether you haven’t tried either before or you aren’t sure if it’s really necessary to combine them in the first place, here are some of the reasons why aeration and overseeding work the best when paired together.
What Are Aeration and Overseeding?
Aeration is the process of using a specialized machine to take plugs of soil out of your turf. These small holes make it easier for nutrients, air, water, and light to get to the roots of your grass. This helps to strengthen the grass that is already present and reverse the effects of compression that naturally take place in the summer as you are using your yard.
Overseeding is often done in combination with aeration, and it involves distributing grass seed throughout the yard. This helps new grass to start growing and takes advantage of the holes that are scattered throughout your yard.
Why Are Aeration and Overseeding Best When Paired Together?
Both aeration and overseeding are great procedures when performed separately, but doing them together can really take things to the next level. Removing soil plugs provide you with an excellent place to put new grass seed, and the chances of the seed growing and making your lawn thicker are much higher because it will be easily able to access sunlight, nutrients, water, and air.
Performing aeration and overseeding in the fall is also great, as you will have a head start on your lawn for the next spring. Starting in the fall gives the roots the opportunity to establish themselves and increases the odds that they will survive the chill of the winter.
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