Lawn Aeration In Lansing

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What Is Lawn Aeration?

Lawn aeration fixes the problem underneath the grass. Pinnacle Landscape Group provides core aeration in Lansing and the surrounding area, running a machine that pulls small plugs of soil out of the lawn rather than just poking holes. That distinction matters, since spike aeration compresses soil sideways while core aeration actually relieves it. Compacted soil is the root cause of a lot of lawn problems people try to fix with fertilizer, because water and nutrients can't get down to the roots no matter how much you put on top.

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When Is Lawn Aeration Necessary?

Aeration and overseeding in Michigan is fall work primarily, when cool season grasses are growing hard and there's time to establish before winter. Spring aeration is the secondary window. It becomes necessary when a lawn has heavy clay soil, which describes most of this region, or when there's a lot of foot traffic, kids, dogs or vehicles crossing the turf. Thatch buildup is the other trigger, since a thick thatch layer sheds water instead of absorbing it. If your lawn looks thin despite regular care, compaction is usually why.

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What Is Required For Lawn Aeration?

Aeration takes some prep on your end. Irrigation heads and invisible fence lines have to be marked, because a core aerator will find them otherwise. The lawn should be moist but not soggy, so we often schedule a day or two after rain or ask you to water beforehand. The plugs stay on the lawn and break down within a couple of weeks, which is normal and beneficial. Aeration cost is by square footage, and adding overseeding at the same time is the single best value in lawn care since the holes give seed perfect soil contact.