Lawn Aeration & Dethatching
Every time you mow, and the kids and dogs play on the grass, park your car on the lawn, your lawn gets a bit compressed. This, along with dead leaves, lawn clippings and other waste can build up and stick together to form a barrier, called thatch and start to suffocate your soil and lawn. Like us, lawns need to breathe. If a thatch barrier develops, oxygen, water, and other vital nutrients will not be able to reach your lawn’s roots and you’ll be left with a brown lawn. The following are solutions we provide to get you your best lawn.
Lawn Aeration
Aeration removes plugs or “cores” of grass and soil to make it easier for lawns to take in all the essential nutrients necessary to flourish into the beautiful green colour we all desire.
Why Aerate?
Reduces stress from heat and drought
Improve your soil’s intake of nutrients
Strengthens roots
Makes lawns less susceptible to disease
When to Aerate?
Fresh Cut Lawns recommends aerating the turf once or twice per year. Either in the spring or in Autumn.
In Shellharbour the best time for spring aeration is Early October through to November. Spring aeration will help remedy the thinning and puddling, as well as provide faster greening. You do not want to aerate during the heat of the summer when the grass is stressed.
Autumn lawn aeration helps strengthen roots and provides an ideal foundation for overseeding.
Dethatching
Dethatching a lawn involves removing accumulated thatch (a layer of dead and decaying organic matter) to improve air, water, and nutrient access to the grass roots, promoting healthier growth. It's typically done in the spring or autumn using a dethatching rake or machine, and is crucial when thatch becomes excessively thick.
What is Thatch?
Thatch is a layer of dead and decaying grass, roots, and other organic matter that builds up between the soil and the grass blades.
A thin layer of thatch can be beneficial, providing a cushion and moisture retention.
However, excessive thatch can restrict air, water, and nutrient penetration to the roots, leading to poor grass health and disease.
Why Dethatch?
Improved Grass Health
Enhanced Drainage
Reduced Disease and Pest Problems
Better Lawn Appearance
