Before we come.
After we go.

A few days before

Make the lawn ready.

• Mark sprinkler heads, shallow irrigation lines, invisible pet fences, and other buried features. Tell us about anything you can’t locate before the visit.
• Clear toys, furniture, pet waste, and heavy leaf cover. Unlock gates and tell us their clear width.
• Mow to the height we agree for your lawn and collect heavy clippings. Keep the ground moist enough for plugs to lift, without soaking it.

We confirm access and soil condition before starting. Saturated, frozen, or very dry ground may mean agreeing on another date.

On the day

Leave the plugs.

The little cylinders of soil are part of core aeration. Leave them on the lawn to break apart over time. We clear any that land on paths.

We walk through the agreed area, aerate, and apply seed if it is part of your visit. Before leaving, we review the care instructions with you.

After overseeding

Give new seed a quiet start.

• Keep the surface lightly moist while the seed begins growing. We write down a starting watering schedule for your lawn; adjust for rain and ground conditions so puddles don’t form.
• Keep foot traffic and pets off the seeded area as much as possible. Avoid raking up seed or soil plugs.
• Wait until the new grass reaches about 3–4 inches before its first mow, using a sharp blade and removing no more than a third of the height. We confirm the target for the seed used.

Once the new grass is established, we discuss moving from frequent light watering to a normal lawn routine. If you cannot care for seed after the visit, talk with us about aeration alone.

The following spring

A fresh look, together.

Fall 2027 aeration with overseeding includes a review in April–May 2028. We inspect thin spots and discuss how the lawn came through winter. Additional work is separate and only goes ahead with your approval.

For aeration alone, keep your usual mowing and watering routine after the visit, unless we note a specific concern. There is no new seed to establish.