One of the best lawn care services to commission in fall is aeration and overseeding. Over the summer, soils become compacted because of foot and vehicle traffic, preventing sunlight, water, and other nutrients from reaching grass roots. Grass blades also sustain damage from foot traffic and pet urine, resulting in unsightly bare patches. Here’s what you need to know about how aeration and overseeding treat these issues.

Why Aerate & Overseed in Autumn?

1. Promotes Healthy Root Systems

Aeration removes plugs from compacted soil. As these plugs decompose, they provide a lawn with extra nutrients. Loose soil absorbs air, water, sunlight, compost, and other fertilizers efficiently to promote strong, healthy root systems. Compacted soils, however, lead to shallow root systems and sparse spring growth.

2. Fills Thin Grass Patches

Overseeding focuses on thin or bare patches of a lawn. After aeration, seeds work their way into the earth instead of lying on the surface. Overseeding also helps protect lawns from insects and turf diseases. It fortifies healthy grass as well, resulting in thicker turf come spring.

3. Prevents Thatch

Aeration and overseeding break up patches of thatch that lead to snow mold growth. Thatch not only is unattractive but also creates a barrier between roots and the nutrients they need. Unlike matted lawns, aerated and reseeded grass and soil are ready for spring growth.

4. Helps Conserve Water

Because compacted grass and soil don’t absorb water efficiently, it runs into storm drains instead of feeding your lawn. Rather than wasting water, call your lawn care team. Aeration and overseeding support rainfall absorption to further increase irrigation efficiency.

Schedule aeration and overseeding with Going Green Lawn Services LLC, the lawn care company serving South, West, Jefferson, Franklin, Saint Clair, Monroe, and Madison counties in Missouri as well as the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1999. They use clean and filler-free Blue Tag fescue because of its 99% germination rate. Call (636) 388-2883 today to make a lawn care appointment, or visit their website for package information. All services come with a price match guarantee.