Keeping your lawn lush and green requires more than just regular mowing and watering. Healthy grass starts beneath the surface, with healthy soil. Lawn care professionals that specialize in aeration services use specialized equipment to break up compacted soil so that your grass gets the water, air and nutrients it needs to grow deeper roots. The stronger the root system is, the more drought- and heat-tolerant your grass will be, and the more it will thrive. Let’s take a closer look at aeration, and how it can lead to a thicker, healthier lawn.
How Aeration Supports Stronger, Healthier Lawns in North Texas
Wherever you live, the number one reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles held together, which prevents proper circulation of air, water and nutrients. Excess lawn thatch or heavy organic debris buried under the grass surface can also starve grass roots by denying these essential elements. Lawn aeration will help with both of these issues.
In most cases lawn aeration should be done annually, depending on your grass and soil type. This is especially true if your lawn sees a lot of activity, such as children and pets running and playing. Walking on your lawn should feel somewhat soft, and not the same as walking on a hard, ungiving surface.
If you have bare places that just won’t fill in, you may have a compaction issue. Check your grass runners, and if they are lying on top of the soil and not penetrating, this can indicate a compaction issue.
The presence of thatch over one-half inch deep is a sign you need aeration. Newly constructed homes often have compacted soil due to the building process, so it’s always a good idea to have your lawn aerated annually for a few years after you have moved in.
When to Aerate Your Lawn in North Texas
The best time for aeration is during the growing season, when the grass can heal and fill in any open areas after soil plugs are removed. Ideally, aerate a lawn with warm-season grasses such as Bermuda and St. Augustine in the early to mid-summer.
Aerating your lawn at the right time is important, but proper execution is what really ensures the best results. An experienced lawn care service will make sure your lawn receives the attention it requires. Professionals will perform a detailed assessment to identify problem areas and use the right tools and techniques for your North Texas lawn. Their knowledge and expertise will help reduce the stress on your turf and maximize long-term results. Expertly assessing your lawn and providing aeration improves water uptake and nutrient absorption, resulting in a thicker, healthier, more resilient lawn.
Our Proven Approach to Effective Lawn Aeration
For the best results, we use a core aeration machine that actually removes plugs of soil. Simply “poking holes” is less effective, and can actually cause additional compaction in the areas around the holes. We remove soil plugs approximately 2–3 inches deep and half an inch in diameter. They will be pulled out about 2–3 inches apart. By effectively removing soil plugs, our core aeration lawn service improves airflow, increases water penetration and boosts nutrient uptake, allowing your grass to develop stronger and deeper roots.
Schedule your lawn aeration with Green Top Lawn Care today. We’ll let you know when we will arrive to service your lawn. And before we do your aeration, we’ll drop off some flags for you to use to mark your sprinkler heads! Our team avoids getting close to areas where sprinkler heads are most often found, such as along sidewalks and driveways. Also, if you have any soaker hoses installed along the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street, then be sure to let us know. Plus, notify us if you have anything else buried in your lawn, such as an electric dog fence.
Give Your Lawn the Healthy Soil It Deserves With Green Top Lawn Care
Proper aeration is vital for maintaining a strong, healthy lawn. Trust the pros at Green Top Lawn Care to help you achieve a thicker, stronger, healthier lawn. Ready to get started? Call (817) 684-4044 and request a free lawn aeration service quote today.
