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Thin lawns, bare patches, outdated grass varieties, anyone committed to achieving the best possible lawn
Not every lawn needs overseeding—maintenance aeration alone is appropriate for many situations. If your lawn is already relatively thick and healthy, if you’re satisfied with current grass varieties, if you cannot commit to the intensive 6-week watering requirement, or if budget considerations make the overseeding investment difficult, then annual maintenance aeration still provides significant benefits through compaction relief, deeper root development, improved water and nutrient penetration, and enhanced overall soil health. Aeration alone is valuable preventative maintenance even without the transformative impact of overseeding.
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Our seed selection is based on NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) testing results—the gold standard for grass performance evaluation. NTEP conducts multi-year trials at locations across North America testing grass varieties for disease resistance, drought tolerance, heat stress performance, cold hardiness, density, color, texture, and overall quality. Only varieties with excellent NTEP results make it into our seed blend. This means you’re receiving grass genetics proven through years of scientific testing to perform exceptionally in our region, not generic seed of unknown quality from big-box stores.
For Millard lawns that haven’t received new seed in over a decade, we recommend committing to aeration and overseeding for 3-4 consecutive years. This multi-year approach provides complete genetic transformation: year one introduces 20-30% new grass and fills obvious thin areas, year two adds another 20-30% replacement and significantly improves density, year three achieves 70-80% conversion to modern genetics with excellent density, and year four perfects the lawn at 90%+ modern TTTF with championship density. Each year builds on the previous, progressively replacing old genetics with superior varieties until your lawn is essentially brand new grass with dramatically improved performance.
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.
