Lawn Core Aeration Services in Joliet, IL
Mowing, fertilizer, and watering is not enough to accomplish a lush, thick, green lawn. Home & Garden takes care of the turf health wellness via lawn aeration in Joliet. We use commercial equipment to effectively remove thousands of soil plugs and place them on the lawn surface – to help lawns better absorb fertilizer, water, air and loosen up the soil. We offer this service in Joliet , Illinois during spring and fall as recommended by the University of Illinois Extension lawn calendar.
Best time to aerate in Joliet
Timing is an important factor when aerating a lawn in Joliet, Illinois. The best time to aerate your lawn is during spring and fall, when temperatures are warm in the morning – cooler at night.
Employee performing core aeration in the Cambridge subdivision in Joliet. We serve the majority of subdivisions and surrounding towns in the Joliet area at a very competitive prices.
Joliet Lawn Core Aeration Biggest Plugs
Why to overseed after aeration?
It is highly recommended to overseed your lawn after core aeration to achieve a good seed-to-soil contact. Seeding after core aeration improves seed germination rates.
- Denser disease, drought & insect-resistant lawn
- Improves drainage, and reduces weeds
- Introduces new, more advanced turf grass seed
- Reduces lawn compactation
- Reduces the usage of fertilizers and water
Lawn Overseeding in Joliet
We recommend that your lawn gets overseeded on an annual basis. Harsh weather conditions and disease causes most of the damage in Joliet area. We only use professional grass seed that can better withstand cold and hot temperatures in the Will county area. Our lawn care specialists will spread the seed uniformly across the lawn at a rate of 2 pounds of grass seed per 1,000 square feet.
Before and after picture of a Minooka property that was severely damage by a lawn fungal disease. We provided core aeration, overseeding and top dressing.
Joliet lawn care resources
For grass turf seed we use Siteone lawn and landscape supply in Mokena and Plainfield, they are located about 15 minutes from Joliet where you can find good quality grass seed, fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides. A local store located at 25520 W Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60404 which is Tri-County Stockdale also offer great quality grass seed, fertilizers, soil amendments and much more.
For information regarding the City Of Joliet please visit the website where you can find city ordinances, codes and yard waste collection times.