Will aeration help a bumpy lawn?

• <div><p>If your lawn has some lumps and bumps, yes, aeration can help—although it may also be beneficial to take on other steps, like irrigation, fertilization, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/aerator-vs-dethatcher.htm">dethatching</a> (also known as scarifying). You can also use a power rake to physically break up the bumps in your lawn, which can help you achieve a more even look.</p></div>

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Q: Can I aerate my lawn myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible with rental equipment, but professional services ensure even and thorough aeration.</p></div>

Q: Can you put grass seed on top of dead grass?

• <div><p>No, it's not a good idea to put grass seed directly on top of dead grass. For successful germination and growth, grass seed needs good soil contact. To prepare the area, start by removing the dead grass using a shovel or a sod cutter. Then, loosen the soil, add soil amendments if necessary, and spread the grass seed evenly. This allows the seed to come into direct contact with the soil, promoting better germination and establishing a healthier lawn.</p></div>

Q: How often should I have lawn aeration services done?

• <div><p>If you have a beautifully thriving yard with no bald spots, you can choose to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-lawn-aeration.htm">aerate your yard </a>once every two years. Otherwise, having your lawn aerated at least once a year is recommended. And in those circumstances where you have a significant amount of thatch buildup or a thinning and bald yard, it's best to aerate twice a year to maintain a healthy lawn.</p></div>

Q: Is there a bad time to aerate your lawn?

• <div><p>Yes! Aerating your lawn during its dormancy period&mdash;usually over winter and early spring&mdash;can cause a disturbance that the grass may not easily recover from. Instead, you should aerate your lawn during its peak growth period, usually in the late summer or early fall (though with some variation based on specific grass type).</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2020
I engaged Turf Doctor to reseed a portion of my lawn and perform services to suppress weeds and nurture growth of my lawn which, under my un-expert care, was suffering. I am in the third year with them, and COULD NOT BE MORE IMPRESSED. The dandelions which totally covered my lawn were gone the...
TURF DOCTOR
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Reviewed in October 2019
Poor follow up not satisfied with overall lawn
Villani's Lawn & Landscape, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Arrived on time and rolled lawn to our satisfaction.
Franz Property Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
A hard-working team had all the appropriate tools to cut the brush and small trees, as well as bring the lawn under control. They had to mow the lawn three times to get it to normal level. They knew what they were doing, and efficiently did it. I was very impressed with their handling this...
Northern Lights Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2014
They use natural products and they dont use a lot of harmful chemicals on the lawn. There is one person here doing the work and the results are good. The price is higher than other things.
NATURES LAWN AND GARDEN INC
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Reviewed in February 2014
Great experience working with Mike and Kim doing an entire property of overgrown trees, dead bushes, etc. Communication was great and signed on to their monthly maintenance program. Mike even replaced existing broken irrigation head on the spot and ran the irrigation lines.
Mike's Professional Services
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Reviewed in August 2006
He does good work. He comes out once a week and I have not had any problems with him. My lawn is beautiful.
HEISMAN MOWING
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