Aeration breaks up the soil in your lawn to promote thick, green grass all season long.
Aeration
Improves Water & Nutrient Penetration
Double-Pass Aeration
Overseeding
Aftercare Required
Aeration
Starting at
$90
per Application
Aeration
Starting at
$90
per Application
Aeration
Improves Water & Nutrient Penetration
Double-Pass Aeration
Overseeding
Aftercare Required
aeration & overseeding
Starting at
$297
per Application
Aeration
Improves Water & Nutrient Penetration
Double-Pass Aeration
Overseeding
Aftercare Required
Aeration
October
Recommended For All Lawns:
Maintenance, healthy lawns needing soil improvement, properties not ready for seeding commitment
Aeration & Overseeding
August 15 – September 30
Best For:
Thin lawns, bare patches, outdated grass varieties, anyone committed to achieving the best possible lawn
Many people wait until their lawn looks bad before aerating. That’s too late. Soil compaction happens gradually over time from normal use. By the time you see brown patches or thin areas, the damage is already severe. Annual aeration prevents this by keeping soil loose and healthy. It’s like changing your car’s oil before the engine breaks down. Each year’s aeration maintains the progress from the year before. This keeps roots growing deep and soil structure healthy. Your lawn stays thick and green year after year. Prevention is always easier and cheaper than trying to fix major problems later.
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Grass roots need three things to thrive: water, oxygen, and nutrients. Compacted clay soil blocks all three. When soil particles are packed tight together, there’s no space for air pockets. Roots can’t push through dense soil to grow deeper. Water runs off the surface instead of soaking in. Aeration creates holes that solve these problems. The holes let air enter the soil. They create channels that roots can follow downward. Water flows into the holes instead of running off. This gives your grass everything it needs to develop deep, strong roots that can handle summer stress.
At Yard Boss, we understand that you may have questions about our services, processes, and how we can help you achieve the perfect lawn. Whether you’re curious about our lawn care techniques, service areas, or the benefits of professional lawn maintenance, you’ll find the information you need right here. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our friendly team!
No, we have a minimum charge that covers up to 5,000 sq ft. Here's why we don't do small patches:
NO! Do not skip fertilizer. The fertilizer is very beneficial for new seed. Here's what happens:
We use a premium blend of 3 Turf Type Tall Fescue cultivars specifically selected for the Eastern Nebraska region. This seed blend includes varieties with excellent NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) testing results, meaning they've proven superior performance in:
We apply 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft as a standard rate. In very thin or completely bare areas, we apply even higher rates. This is a thick application designed to create a dense, lush lawn.
No, if you're on our 6-step fertilizer program, your soil will have plenty of nutrients for the seed. Adding starter fertilizer would create over-fertilization, which can actually harm new seedlings. Our program provides everything your seed needs to thrive.
This is THE critical factor for success. Follow this schedule exactly:
Critical: This is a guide. The soil surface MUST stay damp for seed to survive. New grass has no deep roots to access lower soil moisture—think of it like a newborn baby that needs frequent care.
We will NOT aerate or aerate and seed if sprinklers are not marked. We don't want the liability of damaged sprinklers. You must:
Minimal aftercare needed:
For aeration only: Lawn will look slightly messy for 1-2 weeks due to soil plugs on surface, but no damage. Plugs break down quickly.
For aeration & seeding: Very thin or bare areas may be completely torn up by the double-pass aeration—this is normal and beneficial. It creates maximum soil disruption for seed-to-soil contact. The lawn will look rough for 2-3 weeks, then new grass fills in beautifully.
