Core Aeration & Overseeding
Pull the plugs, drop the seed, and give a tired lawn a real chance to thicken up.
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Southwest Ohio soil is heavy clay, and heavy clay compacts. Compacted soil means water runs off instead of soaking in, roots stay shallow, and the lawn thins out no matter how much you water it. Core aeration opens it back up.
What is included
Core aeration
We pull actual plugs of soil out of the ground rather than just poking holes in it. Pulling cores is what relieves compaction. Spike aerators mostly press the soil tighter.
Overseeding
Seed goes down right after aeration while the holes are open, so it lands in soil contact instead of sitting on top of thatch where it will never germinate.
The right timing
Early fall is the window in Ohio. Warm soil, cooler air and fall rain give new grass time to root before winter. Spring seeding fights crabgrass the whole way.
Straight talk after
We tell you what to do next. Watering matters more than anything else in the first three weeks, and we will say so instead of leaving you guessing.
How it works
Look at the lawn
We check how compacted it actually is and how thin the turf has gotten. Sometimes the problem is not compaction and we will tell you that.
Aerate and seed
Core aerate the whole lawn, then overseed immediately while the holes are open so the seed makes soil contact.
Water and wait
The plugs break down on their own in a couple of weeks. Your job is keeping it damp. We will tell you exactly how much and for how long.
What it costs
Aeration and overseeding are quoted by lawn size. Doing both together costs less than booking them separately, and it works better.
Estimates are free. We look at the property before we quote, so the number you get is the number.
Where we offer core aeration & overseeding
Not on the list? Call (513) 464-0111 and ask. We cover the surrounding Butler County area too.
Questions we get about aeration & overseeding
When is the best time to aerate in Ohio?
Early fall. Soil is still warm enough for seed to germinate, the air has cooled off, and new grass gets time to root before winter. Spring works but the new seedlings compete with crabgrass all summer.
Do I need to do both aeration and seeding?
You do not have to, but they work far better together. Aerating opens holes in the soil, and seed dropped into those holes actually makes soil contact. Seed broadcast onto an unaerated lawn mostly sits on thatch and never comes up.
Will my lawn look torn up?
You will see soil plugs across the lawn for a week or two. They break down on their own with rain and mowing. That is normal and it is the point.
Ready for a price on core aeration & overseeding?
Tell us what you need and we will come out, look at the property and give you a price. No charge, no pressure, and you talk to us directly.
Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm. Snow removal runs 24/7 during a storm.