Can you core aerate too much?

• <div><p>Short answer: yes. Although aeration is beneficial for most lawns and soil types, if it’s done too frequently, you can weaken the grass’s roots so much that they’ll begin to have trouble. Generally, most lawns can be aerated as infrequently as once every one to three years, although those with more foot traffic and compaction may benefit from aeration up to twice yearly.</p></div>

Is power seeding better than aeration?

• <div><p>Power seeding and aeration are both great ways to improve the health of your lawn, but one isn’t better than the other. Aeration alone doesn’t involve planting grass seeds; instead, this service is focused on improving soil health. Aeration is a great service to do before any type of seeding to make seeding more effective.</p></div>

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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: What is the best month to aerate my lawn?

• <div><p>Each type of grass has its own specific needs regarding the timing of aeration, but in general, late summer to early fall is the best time to do so. For most lawns, that means sometime between September and November, though certain types of grass, like St. Augustine Grass, do better with aerations in late spring and early summer.</p></div>

Q: Should I pick up dirt after aerating?

• <div><p>Don&rsquo;t pick up dirt after aerating. Even though it's tempting because soil cores are incredibly unsightly, these cores and the dirt they leave behind are ecologically important. This is what keeps your grass looking beautiful and growing healthily. The soil cores need two to three weeks to decompose, but you can swat them with a rake if their natural shape bothers you.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
He called and said he had a lawn care service already on the street. He came when he said he was to give me an estimate and he showed up when he said he was and he came back was very impressed. A very hard-working man and got the job done well well.
Nicholas Morgan Lawn Care
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Reviewed in August 2023
Kaiser Lawn Service is terrific. Jim is easy to work with and helped figure out a schedule that worked well for everyone. Trent does an amazing job at keeping my lawn looking great. If you are in the Sullivan, MO area and need lawn care, this is the company to go with.
Kaiser's Lawn Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Zach did a great job on our lawn. He cut, trimmed and blew the clippings so it looked very nice. He was on time and did this on one of the hottest days. I would recommend him for your lawn care.
Edelen's Clean Cut Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
Advanced Pools withdrew funds from our financial institution without our permission or knowledge three to four weeks prior to performing services for us. On the date of the services, Advanced pools showed up two to three hours late. Advance pools immediately began declaring additional increases...
ADVANCED POOL & SPA SERVICE
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Reviewed in December 2017
They haven't done any snow removal yet but Brian did work for us on our front lawn and he did a good job and was very dependable.
KZK Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2015
Tom was great! I needed to get my lawn and beds cleaned up to get ready to sell the house quickly. He showed up when he said he would be there and even called on his way over. He did the work very quickly and cleaned up the mulch stains on the street. The lawn and beds looked great.
SIGNATURE LANDSCAPES & DESIGN INC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Very professional. Good communication skills re seeded patches that did not fair well and with no charge. Fair in every way This is the second part of my review for Freedom Lawn. Jonthan did not complete work he was commissioned to do. My story is now identical to the other reviewer. Showed...
FREEDOM LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in July 2013
We hired Lawler Exteriors based on good reviews on Angie's List, so we realize our experience may not be typical, but we weren't totally happy. Never got to meet Mr. Lawler, but he was very nice and professional on the phone. The actual crew didn't speak much English, and communication was...
St Louis Roofing & Renovation LLC
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Reviewed in September 2010
Bryan is the moleman. He came on time and explained how moles work. He checked our whole lawn and put in traps. Within two days he had already caught two moles. He came back twice a week for three weeks and caught more moles. He was very courteous. After a month and no more moles, he picked...
HomeTeam Pest Defense
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY SHOWED UP ON TIME AND WAS READY TO POUR RIGHT AWAY. THEY MADE SURE NOT TO DESTROY ANY OF MY LAWN AS THEY WERE POURING THE CONCRETE. THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CONCRETE
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