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Thin lawns, bare patches, outdated grass varieties, anyone committed to achieving the best possible lawn
When overseeding an older lawn that consists primarily of outdated grass varieties or Kentucky Bluegrass, the conversion to modern Turf Type Tall Fescue happens progressively. Year one introduces TTTF that establishes in thin areas and begins spreading. You’ll notice patches of darker green, finer-textured grass—this is the new TTTF. Year two continues the conversion with more TTTF establishing and spreading. By year three or four of consecutive overseeding, the majority of your lawn is modern TTTF with superior performance characteristics. This gradual conversion is normal and expected—complete overnight transformation doesn’t happen, but the progressive improvement is dramatic.
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Beyond compaction relief, aeration provides important thatch management benefits. Thatch is the layer of dead grass stems and roots that accumulates between living grass and soil surface. Excessive thatch (over 1/2 inch thick) prevents water and nutrients from reaching roots, harbors disease and insect pests, and creates a spongy feel when walking. The soil plugs brought to the surface during aeration are loaded with beneficial microorganisms that help break down thatch when the plugs are chopped and spread by mowing. This biological thatch reduction supplements the physical opening of soil that aeration provides.
For the first three weeks after overseeding, maintain your normal mowing schedule with one important modification: set your mower height higher than normal to avoid cutting newly germinated grass too short. New grass blades are delicate and cutting them too short can damage or kill seedlings. After three mowings when grass is more established, you can gradually return to normal mowing height. Never remove more than one-third of grass blade length in a single mowing during the establishment period. This careful mowing approach protects your investment in new seed.
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.
