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Q: Can I aerate my lawn if it's very dry or wet?

• <div><p>Aeration is most effective when the soil is slightly moist but not excessively dry or waterlogged. If your lawn's soil is extremely dry, consider watering it a day or two before aeration to facilitate the process. Conversely, avoid aerating when the soil is saturated or excessively wet, as it can lead to poor aeration results and potential damage to your lawn. Finding the right moisture balance is crucial for successful lawn aeration.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to power rake or aerate?

• <div><p>Raking only moves soil, leaves, and debris around on the surface. Aerating your lawn addresses compacted soil. Core aeration loosens up the soil, which makes it healthier and creates more verdant grass from the richer nutrients and stronger root systems that develop. Raking only provides short-term benefits, while aeration creates higher-quality soil and grass growth in the long term. Rake or dethatch before aerating for a bigger benefit to your lawn.</p></div>

Q: Is it necessary to overseed after aeration?

• <div><p>Overseeding after aeration is not always necessary, but it can be highly beneficial, especially for lawns with thin or patchy areas. Aeration creates an optimal environment for new grass seed germination by improving soil contact and reducing competition from thatch. If you aim to thicken your lawn, address bare spots, or introduce a new grass variety, overseeding immediately after aeration can help rejuvenate and enhance your lawn's overall health and appearance. However, whether you overseed or not depends on your specific lawn goals and condition.</p></div>

Q: When should you not aerate your lawn?

• <div><p>There are a few time periods or conditions during which you should avoid aerating your lawn. For example, do not aerate when the ground is frozen or waterlogged, as it can damage the soil structure and grass roots. Aerating during the peak of summer heat or drought is also not recommended since it can stress your grass further. It's best to wait for cooler, more favorable conditions. Finally, newly seeded lawns should not be aerated until the grass is well-established, usually at least one year after seeding.</p></div>

Q: Should I pick up plugs after aerating?

• <div><p>Don't pick up or dispose of aeration plugs. They will break down by themselves in one or two weeks. Rainfall will speed this up, as will watering the lawn. Mowing helps, but don't mow the grass too soon post-aeration. It's unusual that the plugs would remain after three or four weeks, but mowing and raking will break them down by that point.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in December 2022
Leelanau Lawn and snow always does an extremely good job and is always dependable. Very easy to work with, I highly recommend them.
Leelanau Lawn & Snow
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Reviewed in April 2015
Called this gentleman back in March and he came out that same day to walk the property to give me a quote. Called back later that same day to let me know his pricing. He came in at the same price of my previous lawn service for fertilization but quite a bit less expensive for mowing so I...
ADVANTAGE LAWN CARE & LANDSCPG
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Reviewed in January 2015
It was fine. I had a couple of hiccups but got them resolved easily. They took care of my one issue and there was no question. It’s a little odd because it's my next door neighbor that owns the company, Xtreme Lawn Care.
Purple Care
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Reviewed in June 2014
Dan performed the following work: - Leveled and sloped the ground in an area around the back of our garage. - Ripped up a wood plank walk way from our back deck towards our garage. - Put in edging material - Added wood bark/mulch - Put in a flagstone walkway from the garage to...
Mackinaw Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2013
Worked with us every step of the way...when a problem arose, they'd offer solutions and then immediately take care of it...also offered snow removal several times during winter, and this year (2013) started sprinklers again and reseeded lawn....used many of our old stone pavers and field stone...
ULTIMATE DESIGNS & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2013
I called for an estimate and they were there within 1/2 hour. I was happy with the price and told them to proceed. They showed up with a crew of about 10 and completed the job in one day. They minimized the impact on the lawn by laying down sheets of plywood to drive on and did an excellent...
A 1 Professional Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
We also use them to care for our lawn.
Runway Lawncare
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Reviewed in January 2012
I like that they don't use harsh chemicals because I am allergic to some of the chemicals that lawn care companies use. They also give me a proper instruction about what to do after they have completed their service. Also, I pay a yearly price because I get a discount on their services.
Turf Doctor Inc
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Reviewed in August 2011
I am new here to Florida the Palm Harbor area. We bought a beautiful existing home which needed some updating. We decided to update the landscaping first and Eden Nursery who did the landscaping work recommended Suncoast Irrigation Systems to update the water system. Roger was very...
Suncoast Irrigation Systems
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Reviewed in January 2004
THEY ARE HERE EARLY SO I CAN GET OUT OF MY DRIVE TO WORK. I HAVE USED OTHERS AND THEY DON'T COMPARE. WELL PRICED. EXCELLENT, DEPENDABLE, PROMPT AND CAREFUL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE AND PROPERTY. CLARK'S HAVE ALSO TAKEN CARE OF MY LAWN. THEY ARE WONDERFUL.
Clark Lawn Service, Inc & Landscape
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