Aerating
Overtime, the lawn soil in the Vancouver or Battle Ground area becomes compacted, and hard, so air, water and nutrients are not readily available to the lawn grass roots. The grass gradually begins to starve, loosing its healthy appearance.
It is recommended to aerated twice per year for optimal results. If this isn't affordable, then a minimal aeration schedule would be to aerate once per year, but for a well maintained lawn, lawn aeration should be performed twice per year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Aerating will cut cylindrical soil cores from the ground, loosening the soil and creating openings in the lawn surface. The best time to aerate lawns in Vancouver Washington (or even Battle Ground Washington) is in the spring time. It can be done in the summer but the lawn must have ample irrigation in order to recover properly. Fall is the second best choice to aerate. Air, water and nutrients will be readily available to be absorbed by the grass roots, the soil becomes softer making it easier for the grass roots to grow and spread, resulting in a healthier, more vibrant looking lawn. Watering is much more efficient when the lawn has been aerated because aeration opens little holes in the lawn surface which allow water to go right into the soil instead of running off the lawn or staying on top and evaporating. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further information. |
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Dethatching
Dethatching a lawn is where a big tool called a Power Rake goes over your lawn and uses a rake like blade to pull up all of the old thatch and moss. Then the landscaper rakes the thatch up and hauls it away. This is a much longer process and has more potential to do damage. Typically, we do not recommend dethatching unless you have a variety of grass that is prone to creating large amounts of thatch or a thick layer of moss. Instead, we recommend aerating.
Cost
The cost for lawn aeration and for dethatching, if necessary, can vary. Generally speaking, aeration runs $120 and up, while dethatching is usually around $300 and up.
