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Why Fall is the Best Time to Aerate and Seed Your Rental Property’s Lawn

Energy Corridor Property Manager Aerating Rental Property LawnMore than just weekly mowing is necessary to maintain a healthy Energy Corridor lawn. As you likely already know, different tasks need to be completed at various times of the year to keep the lawn at your rental property looking neat and green. The two most crucial lawn maintenance tasks for the fall are overseeding and aerating your lawn. Baffled? For more information on why fall is the best time to get your grass ready for a thriving growth season, keep reading!

Why Not Spring?

The general consensus when it comes to lawn maintenance is that there isn’t much to do until spring. To get your lawn ready for the growing season, it might be detrimental if you wait until spring. In the spring, the earth is chilly and teeming with dormant weed seeds. The newly emerged grasses may be crowded out by weeds as a result of aerating this soil. In addition, young grass plants that haven’t had time to form deep root systems may perish if the summer heat arrives too early.

Why Fall is Best

But the ground is warmer in the fall, and there are fewer weed seeds. Annual weeds are normally dying at this time of year, so there is less competition for the growth of your new grass. Aerating works best under these circumstances since it can be done without encouraging additional weed growth. Additionally, it enables newly overseeded grasses to grow deep roots before the arrival of the colder winter months.

Won’t Cold Temperature Kill the Grass?

Many homeowners are concerned about the impact of cold or freezing temperatures on their new grass. But there is no need to be alarmed! Fall overseeding enables the grass to develop sturdy roots before the arrival of winter. The brand-new grass will be able to withstand the winter and resume growing in the spring.

The Benefits of Aeration

If you’re unsure that aerating your rental property’s lawn is worth the time and expense, the answer is, without a doubt, yes! Aeration reduces compaction and allows water, air, and nutrients to penetrate the root zone more easily and therefore improves the health of your soil. This can result in thicker, healthier grass growth. It also improves drainage, allows for a more robust root system, and cuts down on thatch buildup.

Aerating can also make overseeding and seeding grass much more effective. This is the case because the holes created by aeration allow the new grass seeds to join with the soil and more easily produce roots. The final result is a lawn that any Energy Corridor property manager would be proud of, as it is thicker and lusher.

Pro Tips to Aerate and Overseed a Healthy Lawn

You can use a manual aerator or a mechanical one from your neighborhood hardware shop to aerate the lawn on your rental property. Both varieties of aerators will take out tiny soil plugs from the lawn. However, even when using a motorized aerator, the process can still be laborious and physically taxing. Due to this, a lot of people choose to hire a specialist to complete this task.

Aerate the entire lawn by making multiple passes in different directions to ensure uniform coverage. The lawn will be completely aerated and prepared for seeding as a result.

Select a grass seed mixture appropriate for your climate and lawn’s needs when seeding or overseeding your lawn. Before purchasing one, you might want to speak with a lawn care specialist because the kind of grass you choose is very significant. Spread the seed evenly across the lawn and water it frequently to keep the soil damp so that new seedlings can sprout.

By caring for it in the fall, you can prepare your lawn for a lush and healthy growing season the following year. Furthermore, a healthy lawn is the single best thing for luring tenants and sustaining high property values. Consider hiring professionals to take care of your lawn if it’s not exactly at the top of your list of property maintenance tasks.

At Real Property Management Affiliates, we offer comprehensive property maintenance services that can keep all parts of your investment property looking great. Contact us online today to learn more.

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