Professional Lawn Aeration in Houston
Lawn aeration in Houston pulls cores from clay so water can enter. Not a spike visit. Firefighter-owned Axe Lawn Services. Call 832-933-2713.
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Pull the Cores Out of the Clay
If the lawn is watered and fed and still thin, the surface may be sealed. Axe Lawn Services provides lawn aeration in Houston by pulling cores, so water, air, and fertilizer can enter the soil.
The company is firefighter-owned. This is a core visit. Spikes are not used. A spike squeezes the clay tighter around the hole.
Aeration is not a drain. Water against the house is yard drainage. A thatch mat on top of the clay is dethatching.
Cores, Not Spikes
| Core aeration | Spike aeration | |
|---|---|---|
| What happens | Plugs about 2 to 3 inches long come out of the lawn | A solid spike pokes a hole |
| The clay | The plug leaves a space the soil can ease into | The clay is pressed tighter around the hole |
| The water | Rain and irrigation can enter the openings | Little change if the crust is still there |
When the Lawn Is Asking for It
- Water sits on the lawn after a light rain or a normal sprinkler cycle.
- The ground will not take a screwdriver.
- The lawn is thin where people and dogs walk.
- A thatch layer is sitting on the surface.
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The rest of the lawn program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lawn Aeration
When is the best time to aerate in Houston?
Late spring or early summer, while Bermuda, Zoysia, or St. Augustine is growing and can close the holes. A dormant lawn does not fill them.
Do I need to rake up the soil plugs from the yard?
No. Leave the plugs. They break down into the lawn over the next few weeks of water and mowing.