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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>

Q: Is it possible to overseed a lawn without aerating?

• <div><p>Yes, you can overseed your lawn without aerating it, but results may vary. If you have the time, dethatching or aerating your lawn before overseeding will yield the best results. Overseeding your lawn without aerating will work, but less seed will take root. For the best possible results, aerate your lawn before overseeding it.</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 better to aerate or scarify a lawn?

• <div><p>Both aerating and scarifying your lawn can offer serious benefits. Aerating pokes holes in the soil to better allow air, moisture, and nutrients to permeate while scarifying removes the buildup of dead plant matter at the soil&rsquo;s surface. Most lawns require both of these maintenance items to thrive.</p></div>

Q: Should I aerate my lawn during the fall or spring clean-up?

• <div><p>Aerate in the fall to relieve compaction and allow nutrients and water to better reach roots.</p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Lawn mowing work done is exceptional. Always on time, unless he's called in advance to notify me of change. Friendly and reliable.
Chriss Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2023
They do a great job on my lawn. Highly recommend!
Hazelwoods Mowing & More
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Reviewed in February 2023
Mark Sowder exhibits an EXCELLENCE & TRUE LABOR of LOVE in his lawn service, attending to all that is expected in assuring a MOST IMMACULATE LAWN, but additionally, speaking with me (the customer) intermittently to assure that my specific lawn needs are realized. He has a HEART to SERVE, & I can...
Sowder Home and Lawn
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Reviewed in July 2019
Spoke to Landon from Five Stone Lawn Care on phone & he came over the next afternoon & mowed my lawn. Great guy & business. Thanks,S.Chau
Johnson's Junk Removal
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Reviewed in August 2016
They do my lawn all the time. They mow my lawn and edge the yard. They also spread mulch and do weed removal. They come every week this time of year. Their work is consistent and reliable.
TJS Enterprises Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
He was great. The final product was nice - and I am pretty picky about the way my lawn looks.
Odd Jobs
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Reviewed in September 2014
Excellent job. They mow the lawn in different directions each time (diagonal one time, back and forth the next) which is a good thing. They have been doing my lawn mowing and gutter cleaning/repairs for several years.
Pro-Cut Lawns & Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2013
Their pricing was good, they were prompt, and our lawn looked great.
Green Up Lawns & Landscapes - The Guys in Purple
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Reviewed in January 2012
Fred does good work and is available for additional services, last year he also aerated and overseeded the lawn.
GREENFIELDS LANDSCAPING
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