AERATION - OVER SEEDING

As soil becomes compacted, it can’t breath. That means the roots of your grass won’t be able to absorb nutrients or water from the soil. That makes it weak, and susceptible to weeds and disease. A well-aerated lawn gives fresh new seed a better chance to absorb nutrients and develop stronger roots.

Aeration perforates the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn.

Aeration is usually followed by Over seeding. Over seeding is where grass seed is simply broadcasted over the top of your existing lawn.

This method is best for older lawns that still have a lot of coverage. As your lawn continues to thrive, aerate every year or two.

SLICE SEEDING

Slice seeding starts with a piece of equipment called a slice seeder. This machine slices into the soil with steel blades creating furrows. Then it drops the grass seed into the furrows. This method puts the grass seed directly and securely in contact with the soil.

Slice seeders are expert seed planters. They’re adjusted to cut at the proper depth for the seed you’re using, and the slices into the soil are calibrated to give an even planting bed. As the machine lays down the seed, teeth work it into the soil.

This process is used to fill out a thin, weak lawn or refresh a lawn that doesn’t have much densely matted thatch.