The soil in your yard plays an important role in your lawn’s health. With time and use, soil becomes compacted—which is why it’s so important to get lawn aeration from experts you trust. At Lawn Doctor of Birmingham-Hoover, we treat properties throughout Vestavia and the surrounding region. From aeration to weed control, fertilization, and more, we can handle your lawn’s needs with care.
Let’s take a closer look at when you need aeration, as well as other things to consider.
What To Think About When It Comes to Lawn Aeration
For properties in Vestavia, aeration has a ripple effect on your turf. When your soil is looser, your grass roots can access the nutrients they need, helping to boost your lawn’s health overall. With that in mind, let’s talk about tips for aeration:
- Avoid thatch buildup where possible. While aeration is an inevitable aspect of lawn care, you can take measures to reduce the need for it. You can rake leaves and other organic matter from your lawn every once in a while. Proper watering—without over-watering—can also help to keep thatch buildup away. Our technicians can advise you on a watering schedule that makes sense for your turf, as well as any other tips we have for preventing thatch!
- Schedule aeration with your lawn in mind. It’s a good rule of thumb to schedule aeration once every 1-2 years. That said, different lawns may require treatment more frequently. As one example, if your lawn gets heavy foot traffic from pets or kids, it’s likely that your soil will become compacted more quickly. Once again, our technicians can take a look at your property and offer suggestions on how often to consider treatment.
- Choose core aeration. Not all types of aeration will deliver the same results—and some types may even worsen the state of your lawn! You’ll want to opt for core aeration wherever possible, which removes plugs of soil and thatch evenly across your lawn. This type of treatment ensures consistent loosening of the soil, without the side effects of damage that often come with spike aeration. Best of all, our team offers this type of aeration for your turf!
Treating Properties in Vestavia and the Area
With lawn aeration and other expert services, we’re proud to treat properties in:
- Vestavia
- Greystone
- Hoover
- Alabaster
- Homewood
- Birmingham
- Helena
- Trussville
- Vestavia Hills
- Mountain Brook
- Hoover
- Chelsea
- And throughout the surrounding area
Get lawn aeration in Vestavia with expert impact! All you have to do is contact Lawn Doctor of Birmingham-Hoover.
