How long does it take the yard to look normal again?

• <div><p>You may need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-lay-sod.htm">lay sod</a> on the areas you dug up once you get the okay from the contractor. It will take about <b>30 to 45 days for the sod to take root</b>. Consult a local sod installer to get an accurate estimate of the timeline of your specific yard-enhancement project.</p></div>

Should I water the lawn after aeration?

• <div><p>Yes, you should water the lawn after aerating. Now that you’ve loosened up the soil to better receive nutrients, it’s time to hydrate and fertilize your lawn. You’ll want to keep it evenly moist to promote healthy growth. Don’t drown your grass—too much of a good thing can reverse all the work you’ve done with aeration in the first place. But especially if you’ve overseeded and/or fertilized after aeration, you’ll want to ensure a moist soil layer to absorb those nutrients and fuel for new growth.</p></div>

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Q: What is the screwdriver test for a lawn?

• <div><p>The screwdriver test involves trying to push a screwdriver into your lawn. If it goes in easily, you&rsquo;re likely overwatering and should cut back. If there&rsquo;s moderate resistance, you have a good watering schedule and soil composition. If there&rsquo;s a lot of resistance or you can&rsquo;t get the screwdriver into the soil, you may need to aerate your lawn to reduce compaction and increase your watering schedule.</p></div>

Q: Why is my grass dying?

• <div><p>The grass could be dying because it&rsquo;s overwatered or underwater. Additional issues include over-mowing the lawn, compacted soil, or a fungal disease in the lawn. In many instances, regular maintenance can keep grass from dying.</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>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

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 June 2020
There was a mixup in scheduling but that happens, no problem there By the time I got out of the house to greet the driver he was backing onto our lawn into the backyard. When he was done he said “I hope you don’t mind that I backed o to your lawn but that’s the only way to get it done when we...
DELO DRAIN & SEPTIC SERVICE
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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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