Fall Aeration & Seeding

Fall Aeration & Seeding

Why is it important to aerate and seed in the fall?

Fall is the best time of year to aerate and seed your lawn. Cooler temperatures, less traffic, and low rainfall make fall conditions ideal for lawn recovery. Aerating helps water, fertilizer, and other essential nutrients reach the roots so they can take hold and grow deep. It also opens up the soil, so seeds can green up quickly and help cool-season grasses recover from damage. Seeding establishes a new lawn all in one step with five cool-season types of grass that even works well in shade conditions!

With the cooler temperatures of fall, seeds have plenty of time to take root and grow deep, so it is easier for them to survive the extreme heat and lack of moisture brought on by the summer months. Aerating the lawn in the fall helps water, fertilizer, and other nutrients reach the roots. It also opens up the soil, so seeds have easy access to sprout and grow deep. Aeration also helps cool-season grasses recover from the damage that occurred over the summer season. The cooler temperatures of fall make it easier for seed starters to survive.

Seeding creates a new lawn that will be ready for play next spring. Choose from 5 different cool-season types of grass that work even in shade conditions!

Why should I aerate and seed my lawn? You should aerate your lawn to help water, fertilizer, and other important nutrients reach the roots so they can take hold and grow deep. It also opens up the soil, so seeds have easy access to sprout and grow deep. Aerating the lawn in the fall helps the grass recover from the damage that occurs over the summer. In addition, the cooler temperatures of fall help seed starters survive.

Seeding establishes a new lawn all in one step with five cool-season types of grass that even work well in shade conditions!