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Fall over-seeding and core aeration
Elora’s Lawns pairs fall over-seeding with core aeration to fill bare patches and thicken lawns that thinned out over the summer, for homes across Geauga, Portage and Summit counties. Aeration pulls small plugs of soil so air, water and nutrients reach the roots and new seed gets better contact with the ground. In Ohio, early fall is the best time to seed a lawn.
A stronger lawn before winter
During the hot summer months, lawns can experience thinning and stress. Over-seeding introduces new grass seed to existing turf, filling in bare patches and improving overall density.
We pair it with core aeration, a big part of our fall schedule. Aeration pulls small plugs of soil from the lawn so air, water and nutrients reach the roots, relieves compacted soil, and gives new seed better contact with the ground for a stronger start before winter.
Before and after: the same front yard.
Why fall is the right time
Cool-season grasses, the bluegrass, ryegrass and fescue that make up most Ohio lawns, sprout best when days are still warm and nights are cool. Weeds are slowing down, and there is a whole fall of root growth ahead before winter.
Timing matters. Ohio State University Extension says the whole month of September is acceptable for seeding in central Ohio, and that lawns seeded later in the fall may fail because the seedlings do not grow enough to survive the winter. Northeast Ohio cools off a little sooner than central Ohio, so earlier in September is better here.
Missed this fall? Thin spots can wait for next fall’s over-seeding. Ask about getting on the schedule in late summer.
Your part
Getting your yard ready, and caring for new seed
Mark what is underground
Flag sprinkler heads, invisible dog fence lines and any shallow lines in the yard so the aerator can steer around them.
Water if the ground is hard
Aeration pulls cleaner plugs from moist soil. If it has been dry, water the lawn the day before the visit.
Leave the plugs
The soil plugs look messy for a week or two, then break down and return to the lawn. There is no need to rake them up.
Keep new seed moist, then mow high
Keep the top of the soil damp until the new grass is up, keep foot traffic off it, and make the first cuts at 3 to 3.5 inches. Rake leaves gently so they do not smother the seedlings.
Questions before you book?
Call or text Andrew at 440-840-5018. Over-seeding works best on a lawn that is fed and kept weed-free the rest of the year; see weed control and fertilization.
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Thicken up your lawn this fall
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