Core Aeration
Aeration is the removal of small cores of soil to allow air, moisture and fertilizer down to the root zone. Warm season aeration is a simple process which is very beneficial for your lawn. This is recommended every single year.
Benefits from Core Aerating
- Allows water, oxygen, fertilizers, and other nutrients to reach the root system.
- Reduces soil compaction usually caused by foot traffic or naturally hard Georgia clay.
- Reduces the layer of grass stems, roots, clipping, and debris that builds up on the surface of your soil, which is called thatch.
- Reduces water runoff on slopes of hills by trapping the water and allowing it to be absorbed Into the soil faster.
- Turfgrass in compacted soil grows slowly, lacks vigor and becomes thin or does not grow at all.
- Core aeration removes small cores of soil, depositing them on the surface of the turf.
- This improves turfgrass plants. The depth and extent of turfgrass rooting, and it can help save money on your water bill.
FESCUE Aeration & Seeding
It’s a safe bet that most beautiful fescue lawns you see in the metro Atlanta area are aerated and seeded on a regular basis. Fall is the ideal time to aerate and overseed your lawn. We recommend Late August through early November for optimal results.
After Georgia’s summer months, you’ve probably lost some turf due to the following factors:
- Extreme heat
- Disease
- Mechanical damage from lawn mowers
- Extra foot traffic
- Badly Compacted Soil
Benefits from Aerating & Seeding
- Improves overall turf density
- Helps to prevent soil erosion
- Helps to prevent weed encroachment
- Develop a stronger and healthier root system for your lawn