Aeration
Over time, soil naturally becomes compacted, creating a dense environment that hinders healthy grass growth. Core aeration is the most critical step in maintaining a vibrant lawn because it creates small holes in the soil to alleviate this pressure. By breaking up the subsoil, aeration allows essential air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep into the root system where they are needed most.
A lawn aerated annually holds significantly more moisture and nutrients than a non-aerated one. This process is particularly beneficial for homeowners in drought-prone areas or regions with water restrictions, as airy soil requires less irrigation to stay healthy. Furthermore, aeration ensures that fertilizer works to its full capacity and helps roots establish a stronger, deeper structure. This is especially necessary for yards with heavy foot traffic from children or pets to maintain a soft, resilient surface.
While the best times to aerate are during the Spring and Fall, you can maximize your results by adding an overseeding service. Overseeding improves turf density, which naturally helps deter weed growth and fills in thin patches. By using specialized seeders on our aerators, we can perform both of these vital tasks simultaneously, saving you time while ensuring a lush, thick lawn.
Lawn Treatment
Properly treating your lawn is necessary for promoting good health. The treatments that we offer are fertilization, weed control, insect and grub control. Customs plans fit to your lawn, because all lawns are not created equally.
Fertilization provides your lawn the nutrients that it needs for year round health and growth. Weed control applications throughout the year get rid of those annoying weeds and provide a fuller looking lawn. A huge problem in Iowa is our Japanese beetle population. With a grub preventer, we can also eliminates insects that can damage your lawn. Evidence that your lawn has a grubworm infestation is wilted, brown turf that is often dead, or if the turf can be easily rolled back. Prevention is key!
As the weather changes in Iowa, we have become even more knowledgeable on when to apply products so you get the best bang for your buck, no cutting corners here. Contact us today and one of our certified applicators will create a plan to fit your needs.
Mowing
Mowing your lawn regularly and at the right height is important to the health of your lawn. Our professional mowing services offer skilled technicians who are knowledgeable of the proper height in each season, the correct wheel turns and trimming techniques. The details matter!
The commercial grade mowers that we use leave a precise cut and striping that leaves a jaw dropping look by giving the curb appeal we're all wanting. We offer this service to residential and commercial properties.
Irrigation
Watering your lawn regularly is beneficial, especially in Iowa's changing climate. Irrigation is the easiest way to do so, no more hauling hoses around the yard. It is very important to have your irrigation system maintained properly to prevent any costly repairs.
In the Fall it is important to have an irrigation shutoff performed. This will ensure that the water left in your irrigation pipes won't freeze and crack your lines. Proper care will ensure an easy transition into the Spring. We offer both of these services.
In the Spring our Certified Backflow Tester will be able to conduct your exam to get the required documentation sent in to meet the criteria required by the State of Iowa. Contact us today to be put on our schedule!
Dethaching
Dethatching is the essential lawn care process of removing "thatch," a dense layer of living and dead organic matter, such as grass clippings, roots, and stems, that accumulates between the soil surface and the green grass blades. While a thin layer of roughly half an inch can be beneficial for insulation and moisture retention, an excessive buildup acts like a waterproof barrier that chokes the lawn. This thick mat prevents vital sunlight, water, and nutrients from reaching the soil, which can lead to shallow root systems, increased susceptibility to diseases, and a generally thinning or discolored lawn.
To effectively remove this layer, we offer have specialized rakes on our mowers that break up thatch and bag your lawn behind to suck up all loose material. After the process, the lawn may temporarily look ragged, but this intervention allows the grass to "breathe" again, often leading to a lusher, more resilient yard within a few weeks.
Topdressing
Topdressing is a lawn maintenance technique that involves spreading a thin layer of topsoil or compost across the surface of an established lawn. This practice serves several critical functions. It replenishes depleted soil nutrients, improves overall soil structure, and stimulates beneficial microbial activity that naturally breaks down excessive thatch. Additionally, topdressing is an effective way to level uneven terrain by filling in minor dips without the need to completely regrade or replant the yard. The application process is most effective when paired with core aeration or dethatching, as these methods create channels that allow the topdressing material to settle directly into the root zone.
