Fertilizing
All plants, including lawn grasses, need certain nutrients to sustain life. Plants need three essentials – nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – in larger quantities
than other plant nutrients. Nitrogen is the key nutrient behind vigorous, green, leafy growth. Lawn grasses need more nitrogen than any other plant nutrient.
Some lawn nutrients, including phosphorus and potassium, are generally available in sufficient amounts in healthy lawns. These two primary nutrients stay relatively
immobile until used. Nitrogen, however, readily moves through soil with rain or irrigation water. The combination of high use and mobility means nitrogen needs to be
replaced regularly to satisfy nutrient needs and keep grass healthy and green.
Aeration
Lawn aeration, also called plug aeration or core aeration, is the process by which thousands of small cores of soil 1” to 3” in length are removed from your lawn.
These cores naturally decompose and “melt” back into the lawn after a few rainfalls. The holes created by yard aeration catch water and fertilizer and help relieve some
of the pressure from compacted soils. Core aeration is one of the most important cultural practices available for your lawn.
Benefits of lawn aeration include:
-Increased air, water, and nutrient movement to the root zone
-Intensified decompositions of thatch
-Decreased soil compaction
-Improved soil structure
-Increased stimulation of new grass growth
-Improved drainage
-Increased effectiveness of applied lawn fertilization and weed control products
-Better prevention and control of turf diseases
Overseeding
We recommend seeding in the fall.
When we overseed your lawn, we can help to fill in the bare spots and thin areas with a grass type that is better suited to your lawn
and more resistant to common insects and diseases. Because the seed we use blends in well with common Michigan turf grasses and is spread throughout the lawn,
This service can provide a more uniform-looking lawn as well.
Benefits of overseeding include:
-Increased insect and disease resistant turf types
-Bare spots and thin areas filled in
-More uniform growth pattern in lawn
-A thick lawn is the best defense against weeds
Lawn Aeration and Overseeding
Combining these two incredibly beneficial services gives you all the benefits of both services, AND MAKES OVERSEEDING MORE EFFECTIVE.
The holes left by core aeration mean better seed-to-soil contact, which means a higher germination rate and the thicker, healthier lawn you’ve been dreaming of.
These services are often done together in the fall for optimal results. Our trained professionals can always answer your questions about aeration and overseeding.
