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Aeration & overseeding in Garden City, MI

Redwood Property Maintenance aerates and overseeds lawns in Garden City, Michigan and nearby Westland, Livonia, Dearborn Heights, Canton, Plymouth and Northville. Core aeration pulls small plugs of soil out of the lawn so water, air and fertilizer reach the roots, which helps thin or compacted lawns recover. Overseeding adds new grass seed to thin or damaged areas, and the two are usually done together. Early fall is the usual best time in Michigan.

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In and around Garden City the soil is mostly a sandy loam over clay, and much of it drains slowly. Add construction, foot traffic and mowers, and the ground packs down. Compacted soil sheds water instead of absorbing it, grass roots stay shallow and the lawn thins out.

Core aeration punches small holes and pulls out plugs of soil. The plugs break down on the surface and the holes give roots room to grow deeper. It is not a fix for every lawn problem, but for a tired, compacted lawn it is one of the most useful things you can do.

What is included

Core aeration across the lawn
Overseeding thin or damaged areas
Plugs left on the surface to break down
Timing the job to when cool-season grass is actively growing

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Timing

The best time to aerate in Michigan

Fall is the best time, because the grass is not stressed and has good conditions to recover, which makes late summer to early fall the window. Spring can work if the lawn is actively growing. Avoid aerating in the heat of midsummer. Underground sprinkler heads and pet-fence wire should be marked first.

Good to know

Questions about aeration & overseeding

How do I know if my lawn needs aerating?

Water that runs off or puddles, thin spots, and soil too hard to push a screwdriver into are all signs. Lawns that see a lot of foot traffic compact faster.