Aeration, overseeding and slice seeding can work

wonders! The cool, crisp weather of fall makes it easy

to forget how overbearing summer can be.

Unfortunately, our lawns have a little more trouble

putting summer’s heat and dryness behind them. If

your turf is looking a little worse for wear this fall,

you’re not alone. Lots of lawns are showing the ef-

fects of another scorching summer. You may be

noticing:

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Dead or very thin sections of turf.

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Grass that feels especially soft or spongy when

walking across it.

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An abundance of broadleaf or grassy weeds in the

lawn.

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A failure to improve in appearance despite regular

watering and fertilization

Renovating now will encourage beautiful turf later!

Fall is a great time for lawn renovations. Not only is

the weather milder, but new grass seed will have

much less competition from weed seeds trying to

grow.

Core Aeration is one of the best things that can be

done for your lawn. An aerating machine remove

plugs (or cores) of thatch and soil from your turf, and

the holes left behind make it easier for air, water and

fertilizer to reach the root system. The result is a

stronger, more extensive root system and greener,

healthier, more robust turf.

You might also want to reseed your lawn, which can

be done in one of two ways. Overseeding after aera-

tion is a good way to thicken up thin turf. Seed is

spread evenly over any thin or bare areas, soon, after

aeration is completed. Some of the seed lodges in the

holes made by the aerator, and the increased seed-

to-soil contact improves germination. If aeration

hasn’t been done, slice seeding is another option. A

slide seeding machine creates vertical “slices” in the

soil, them deposits seed directly into them. Again,

germination rates are improved due to the seed com-

ing into direct contact with the soil.

Each of these renovation methods can help to get

your summer-stressed lawn back in shape again. Just

remember, regardless of the method you choose, the

sooner it’s performed the better.

Don’t want to renovate your lawn yourself? Give us a call today at Shannon Lawn & Landscaping to do your aeration, sliceseeding or overseeding. We serve areas of Fairfield County, CT including Fairfield, Trumbull, Westport, Monroe, Milford, Shelton, Stratford and more!