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>

What causes lawn depressions?

• <div><p>Many factors can cause your yard to have lawn depressions. Here are the most common reasons: </p><ul><li><p>Heavy rainfall </p></li><li><p>Wild animals such as moles, voles, and groundhogs that burrow and tunnel</p></li><li><p>Poor drainage</p></li><li><p>Buried items such as pipes that break down</p></li><li><p>Decaying tree roots or stumps</p></li><li><p>Soil that has compacted</p></li><li><p>Improper mowing techniques</p></li><li><p>Driving heavy equipment and vehicles through the yard</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I improve lawn absorption?

• <div><p>One of the most effective ways to improve lawn absorption is to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-aerate-lawn.htm">learn how to aerate your lawn</a>. This is a process where you poke tiny holes all throughout it to break up tough soil and sediment, creating pathways for sunlight, water, air, and nutrients to seep into the plant&rsquo;s roots. In turn, it promotes stronger root systems, making your lawn or plants less susceptible to pests and disease. Ideally, you&rsquo;ll want to aerate your lawn at least once per year during the growing season&mdash;think late summer to early fall. </p></div>

Q: When should I aerate my lawn?

• <div><p>The frequency of lawn aeration depends on factors such as soil type, yard traffic, and lawn health. In most cases, annual aeration is sufficient to maintain a healthy lawn. However, if your lawn experiences heavy use or soil compaction issues, you may consider aerating twice a year. Keep an eye on your grass and soil conditions to determine when aeration is needed to keep your lawn in its best shape.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't aerate your lawn?

• <div><p>When you don&rsquo;t aerate your lawn, the soil will become more compact over time. This limits how much water can soak in to reach the roots of your grass, and it keeps oxygen and carbon dioxide from the plant roots. This can limit grass growth, which may sound great for limiting mowing, but it also leads to a lawn full of grass that looks dull and sparse. Eventually, compacted soil can weaken grass, while also making it more vulnerable to pests, diseases, and erosion and even causing it to die off.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2020
Overall, services performed helped improve our lawn. The aeration service did not seem to improve our dirt/brown patches. The people who work for Naturalawn of America know there business and are respectful and professional. The cost of their service is higher then average, I believe. The...
NaturaLawn of America - Pittsburgh North
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Reviewed in January 2018
Quick service. Logan was excellent to work with. Very considerate of owners lawn and landscaping. I highly recommend Garys Septic Service.
Gray Septic Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2014
TruGreen came out to analyze our lawn and made valid suggestions to help with the amount of pervasive weeds that have built up over the years. It has taken a few visits to notice the difference, but our lawn is starting to look great!
TruGreen Midsouth
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Reviewed in July 2013
He's a very laid back honest person. The service went really well. The lawn looks 100% better. He's done a really good job. He was on time and comes back once a month, if there are any problems he lets us know.
Grassroots
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Reviewed in February 2013
My experience with Custom Turf Lawn and Irrigation Services has been fine. They do a good job. They usually call or send out a reminder card asking if you want them to come out and winterize your system. They are good about scheduling times and they are good about showing up promptly in their 2...
CUSTOM TURF LAWN & IRRIGATION SERVICES
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Reviewed in December 2012
I called Hall's Lawn Service and was rewarded with a prompt return call. I called a few other services and was, pretty much ignored. When Bob's son came for a survey he gave me all the detail I needed to make a decision. When the crew came they finished quickly, and neatly. When they came...
Hall Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2012
He has been doing my lawn now for probably close to 10 years. I like the kind of job he does. His price is pretty good. Overall, I rate him highly.
Shamrock Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in December 2011
They had a bucket truck to do the work. He also had plates to put down to protect my lawn. His price was a little lower than somebody else.
Graham's Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in December 2009
George was very pleasant to work with over the phone and was honest in telling me that the job would be done sometime within the week, but he couldn't promise which day because of the weather. His crew showed up and cleaned our gutters, leaving the debris in a lawn bag for us to examine or put...
George Krilis Company LLC
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