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: Do I have to call 811 before edging?

• <div><p>Before starting any digging project, you must <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/call-811-you-dig-prevent-safety-risks.htm">call 811</a>, the national &ldquo;call before you dig&rdquo; hotline. After calling, a representative will come out to your property to mark the places where any utility wires or pipes run below the ground so that you can edge or dig trenches safely. You are liable for any damage to utilities and other systems beneath the ground on your property, and you could be seriously injured if you accidentally run into wires or utility lines. </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>

Q: Will grass turn green again after drought?

• <div><p>It depends on the condition of the grass during the drought. If your grass completely died, it won&rsquo;t turn green again after drought. However, if it just went dormant, you still have a chance to revive your lawn once drought conditions have passed. Follow proper lawn care practices after a drought to try and get your lawn back to its healthy, green self.</p></div>

Q: How often should I aerate my lawn?

• <div><p>Experts recommend aerating a lawn at least once a year. If you haven&rsquo;t aerated your lawn recently, or if it has a significant amount of thatch buildup, you may need to aerate it twice annually for a few years. Keeping up with a regular aeration schedule helps ensure the long-term health of your yard. </p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in June 2022
They are dependable and do fantastic work! I never notice that my lawns are in need of care because Pappy Billâ s routinely maintains them so well!
Pappy Bills Lawncare
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Reviewed in March 2021
I've hired Eric's lawn care service twice and they've done a fantastic job each time. They've cleared out the weeds around my house, trimmed the bushes, and done everything they promised. I highly recommend them.
Eric's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2020
Two very polite men came to clean up leaves. Unfortunately, wind started up making the job difficult. They came to do the work the same day they were contacted. 👍 I will contact them for other lawn care.
Biser Lawncare and More
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Reviewed in November 2014
Va Irrigation showed great initiative to do my job late on the day I called, and were thorough and pleasant. Excellent job, pleasant and reassuring to deal with.
VA Irrigation
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Reviewed in February 2014
It went very well. He does all my lawn work. He mows the law and trims in the summer. Bring in soil for reseeding. Plants bushes. He has done all my work for over 5 years and has even installed a railing on my porch. In the sping he fertilizes and plants on my lawn. He is capable of doing large...
Eddie Mac Lawn and Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2013
The trees timmed looked exceptional. The trees cut down and were cleaned up and disposed of by Earth and Tree. They used the proper equipment both for safety and for the job. I think the price was $900. but I have had them several times to clean up from storms when trees were damaged or...
EARTH & TREE LLC
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Reviewed in August 2011
By the end of last summer 2010 our lawn looked worse than the neighbors who had no lawn service at all. We were overwhelmed with weeds. I phoned to ask why and was told that they did not do a pre-emergent weed control application in spring so therefore all the weeds. Company called and called...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5022
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Reviewed in March 2011
Jim is a great guy who cares how my yard looks. He has treated my dad's lawn for years and I have been using his services for several years myself. He is always available to answer questions I have about my lawn and makes recommendations on how to make it healthy and beautiful. The great job...
GREENER LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in September 2008
The job turned out lousy! The landscaper came and sprayed our yard 3 times, but still didn't get it right. It is now September 3rd and we still have a pathetic excuse for a lawn after being promised a 100% satisfaction and a lawn by July 4th. The man running this company has a deceptive...
HARNE HYDROSEEDING & EROSION CONTROL
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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Before starting any digging project, you must call 811, the national “call before you dig” hotline. After calling, a representative will come out to your property to mark the places where any utility wires or pipes run below the ground so that you can edge or dig trenches safely. You are liable for any damage to utilities and other systems beneath the ground on your property, and you could be seriously injured if you accidentally run into wires or utility lines.

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 dethatching (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.

Aerate in the fall to relieve compaction and allow nutrients and water to better reach roots.

It depends on the condition of the grass during the drought. If your grass completely died, it won’t turn green again after drought. However, if it just went dormant, you still have a chance to revive your lawn once drought conditions have passed. Follow proper lawn care practices after a drought to try and get your lawn back to its healthy, green self.

Experts recommend aerating a lawn at least once a year. If you haven’t aerated your lawn recently, or if it has a significant amount of thatch buildup, you may need to aerate it twice annually for a few years. Keeping up with a regular aeration schedule helps ensure the long-term health of your yard.

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