A little preparation improves the visit
The best aeration appointments begin before the machine reaches the lawn. Clear access, workable soil moisture, and visible obstacles help the operator focus on complete, careful coverage.
Your confirmation should include specific instructions for your lawn and the current forecast. Use this checklist as a starting point rather than a replacement for those directions.
One to two days before
Check the soil and remove uncertainty from the work area.
- Follow the watering guidance in your appointment confirmation. The goal is moist, workable soil rather than hard ground or standing water.
- Mark irrigation heads, shallow lines, invisible dog fences, low-voltage lighting, and any object that should not be crossed.
- Pick up toys, hoses, branches, furniture, and temporary decorations.
- Confirm gate width and unlock the planned access point.
- Let the operator know about steep slopes, soft drainage areas, new sod, or recently repaired sections.
What about mowing?
A lawn that is at a reasonable mowing height is easier to inspect and cover. Avoid scalping it immediately before service. If preparation mowing is included with your aeration appointment, the visit can be coordinated as one job.
Nashville Aeration Co. offers that mow only as preparation for aeration. It is not a weekly or recurring mowing program.
After the cores are pulled
Leave the soil plugs on the lawn. They dry and break apart naturally, returning soil to the surface. Normal appearance returns as weather, mowing, and foot traffic disperse them.
If overseeding was added, follow the seed-specific watering and mowing instructions you receive. New seed requires more attentive surface moisture than aeration alone, and success depends on the homeowner portion of the plan after the visit.