Yard Boss offers two distinct lawn aeration services designed to improve soil health, relieve compaction, and introduce superior grass genetics: core aeration and aeration & overseeding.
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Thin lawns, bare patches, outdated grass varieties, anyone committed to achieving the best possible lawn
We perform maintenance aeration (without seeding) exclusively in October for agronomic and logistical reasons. October timing allows grass recovery before winter dormancy. The cooler weather reduces stress on grass during the aeration process. Fall moisture helps soil plugs break down naturally. October scheduling doesn’t interfere with earlier-season fertilization and weed control treatments. And concentrating aeration in a single month allows efficient crew scheduling and equipment deployment. This focused timing ensures optimal results and operational efficiency.
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The connection between aeration and drought resistance is direct and significant. Aeration creates channels for roots to grow deeper into soil—roots naturally follow the path of least resistance downward through aeration holes. Deep roots (12-24 inches for Turf Type Tall Fescue) access soil moisture unavailable to shallow roots (4-6 inches typical for compacted lawns). During drought periods, deep-rooted grass remains green while shallow-rooted grass browns and goes dormant. This is why annual aeration builds drought resistance year after year—each year’s aeration maintains deep root systems that access deeper moisture reserves. Combined with our drought-tolerant TTTF seed, aeration creates lawns that thrive with minimal watering.
If you have dogs or other pets that use the lawn, special considerations apply for overseeding. Keep pets off newly seeded areas for the first 2-3 weeks if possible while seed germinates and establishes. Dog urine is high in nitrogen and can burn delicate seedlings, creating brown spots. Once grass is 2-3 weeks old and mowed once or twice, normal pet activity is fine. Consider designating specific areas of your yard for pet use while maintaining other areas as show lawn. Some Elkhorn customers seed only their front yards while leaving back yards for pet activity, or vice versa.
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.
