Aerate the soil, put seed down, and feed what comes up.
A thin lawn is usually a hungry, packed-down one.
Foot traffic, mowing and heavy clay all squeeze the soil.
Grass roots then have a hard time getting water, air and food.
We offer lawn aeration, overseeding and fertilizing in Marion, Carbondale and Goreville.
They fit together well, but you can ask for any one of them.
Tell us how the lawn looks and we will tell you what it needs.
On April 18 we aerated and overseeded a lake house at Lake of Egypt.
That job shows how the pieces fit.
Lake of Egypt, April 18
01 Seed
Into the hopper, in the driveway.
02 Aerate
The stand-on aerator covers the whole lawn.
03 Spread
Then on foot with the hand spreader, down to the water.
04 Done
The same lawn from the air.
Our words
"Crabgrass lives in your soil."
An aerator pulls small plugs out of the soil.
That lets water, air and nutrients reach the roots.
It also gives seed a place to land.
We run a stand-on aerator across the lawn in tight passes.
Corners and edges get a second look, since mowers pack those down most.
Seed goes on after aeration, when it can drop into the holes.
At Lake of Egypt, the bag read Kentucky 31.
Robbie loaded it into the aerator and walked the lawn with a red hand spreader afterward.
Kentucky 31 is a tall fescue, a common pick for lawns in our area.
Tell us if you want something different and we will talk it through.
Young grass needs food to fill in.
Fertilizer gives it a start, and the timing depends on the season and what is growing.
We do not run a fixed program.
We look at your lawn first, then tell you what makes sense for it.
How it goes
Tell us the town and send a photo of the thin spots.
Mention pets and shade.
We tell you which of the three your lawn needs and what it costs.
The aerator goes first, then seed goes down, then the spreader finishes the lawn.
New seed needs water to come up. We tell you what to expect.
When to call
Spring and fall both work for seed in southern Illinois.
Fall is the usual favorite for fescue, because heat is behind you.
I would highly recommend this service to anyone looking to enhance the curb appeal of their home. Robbie is amazing to work with! His attention to detail is unmatched. The before and after speaks for itself!
Questions
Not always. Send a photo and tell us what the lawn does.
We will tell you which ones fit.
It depends on weather, the seed and how much water it gets.
Tell us when you are seeding and we will talk it through.
Give new seed time to come up before the first cut.
We will say when it is ready.
Call, text or send it here
That is how most of our quotes start. Say what needs doing, and send a photo if you can.
You hear what it costs before any work starts.
7 AM–8 PM, every day. Cash, check or card.
