Why Aeration and Seeding Are Essential for a Healthy Lawn

As summer heat fades and fall approaches, now is the best time to give your lawn the attention it needs to thrive. One of the most effective ways to keep your grass lush, green, and healthy year after year is through aeration and seeding.

What is Aeration?

Over time, your lawn’s soil can become compacted from foot traffic, mowing, and everyday use. Compacted soil prevents water, nutrients, and oxygen from reaching the roots of your grass. Aeration is the process of removing small plugs of soil to relieve that compaction and allow your lawn to breathe again.

Think of it as opening up the pores of your lawn—it creates space for roots to grow deeper and stronger.

Why Add Seeding?

After aeration, your soil is in the perfect condition to receive new seed. Seeding helps:

• Fill in bare or thinning patches.

• Introduce disease-resistant grass varieties.

• Create a thicker, greener lawn that naturally fights off weeds.

Together, aeration and seeding work like a reset button for your lawn, restoring it after the stresses of summer and preparing it for a strong comeback in the spring.

When is the Best Time?

In North Carolina, the ideal time for aeration and seeding is late summer through early fall. The soil is still warm, but cooler air temperatures and seasonal rainfall create the best environment for new grass seed to germinate and establish strong roots before winter.

Why Choose Lawn and Order?

At Lawn and Order, we’ve been caring for Raleigh-area lawns for nearly 20 years. Our team knows the local soil, the right seed blends, and the timing needed to get the best results. We handle everything so you can sit back and enjoy a healthier, greener lawn.

Ready to Revive Your Lawn?

Don’t wait—scheduling fills up quickly during aeration and seeding season. Give your lawn the fresh start it deserves today.

📞 Call Lawn and Order now to book your aeration and seeding service!