Aeration and Overseeding
Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Veteran owned, 12 years in business.
What is included
A thin lawn usually has a reason under the surface, and compacted soil is a common one. Core aeration opens the ground back up, and overseeding fills the bare and thin spots. JJ Lawn Care handles both for Oak Creek lawns.
Core aerationCore aerators pull up small soil cores. It is a key part of managing compaction, poor drainage and thatch. Source
Small plugs of soil pulled and dropped on the lawn to loosen compacted ground.
Overseeding
New seed worked into thin and bare areas so the lawn fills in.
Seed to soil contact
Good seed to soil contact is key to getting new grass started.
Timing for WisconsinExtension guidance says overseeding should be completed by early September in Wisconsin. Source
Extension guidance says overseeding should be done by early September.
Why aerate before you seed
Seed alone will not fix a lawn that is struggling underneath. From UW Madison Extension:
A strong season to aerate
Fall is an excellent time for core aeration, as long as the soil has enough moisture.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsSeed early
Overseeding should be completed by early September so new grass establishes before hard freezes.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsOrder matters
For thin lawns with soil problems: aerate first, then topdress, then overseed.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsPick the right seed
Full sun versus shade is the most important thing to match when choosing seed.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsAeration and Overseeding FAQ
When should a lawn be aerated in Wisconsin?
Fall is an excellent time for core aeration, according to UW Madison Extension, and soil moisture is the key to doing it well. Aeration loosens compacted soil, improves drainage and helps manage thatch.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsWhen is it too late to overseed?
UW Madison Extension recommends finishing overseeding by early September, so the new grass has time to establish before hard freezes.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsWill overseeding fix my thin lawn?
It helps, but the reason the lawn thinned matters. Compaction, heavy clay and poor drainage need to be dealt with first. For thin lawns with soil problems, UW Madison Extension says to aerate first, then topdress, then overseed.
Source: UW Madison Extension, Aerating and Overseeding LawnsPair it with
Most yards need more than one thing over a season. See every service, or look at these:
Get a quote for aeration and overseeding
Call or text (414) 639-6478, or send the quote form. Veteran owned, Oak Creek based.