Lawn Dethatching & Aeration Services

What is Lawn Dethatching?

Lawn Dethatching is the process of removing excess thatch from your lawn using specialized tools and equipment. “Thatch” is the layer of plant material that naturally accumulates between the soil and blades of grass on your lawn, consisting of stems, roots, shoots, and other organic debris. When thatch accumulates heavily across your lawn (over an ½ inch thick), it prevents water and airflow from reaching your lawn's roots and limits fertilization uptake. Contact us for budget-friendly and dependable lawn dethatching services!

 

Benefits of Lawn Dethatching

Lawn dethatching is essential for a healthy and thriving lawn. Some of the benefits of lawn dethatching include:

• Supports healthy root growth for grass
• Supports lawn drainage and reduces water saturation
• Promotes healthy fertilizer uptake
• Promotes aesthetically pleasing and lush lawns

 

Our Dethatching Services

Turf Tenders provides dethatching services for all types of lawns across Southeastern Wisconsin. Contact us to get started.

 

What is Lawn Aeration?

Soil naturally becomes compacted with time as your grass grows, preventing nutrients from reaching your lawn’s root zone. Lawn aeration is the process of making small holes in the soil using specialized machinery to reduce soil compaction and allow air, nutrients, and moisture into the root zone easier. Contact us for professional aeration services.

 

Benefits of Lawn Aeration

Lawn aeration works hand-in-hand with lawn dethatching in promoting a healthy and lush lawn. Aeration breaks up compacted soil improving airflow and helping water and other nutrients reach the roots. Some of the benefits for your lawn from aeration include:

• Improves the lawn’s resistance to heat and drought
• Improves the lawn’s root systems for increased durability
• Reduces water run-off
• Helps your lawn maximize nutrient & fertilizer uptake

 

Our Aeration Services

Turf Tenders offers aeration services for lawns of all types. Contact us to discuss the benefits of aeration and how it can improve your lawn!

 

The Cost to Dethatch & Aerate a Lawn in Wisconsin

The cost to dethatch and aerate a lawn in Wisconsin ranges between $100 - $500 depending on the size of the yard and the terrain features.

 

Dethatching & Aeration FAQs

What time of the year should I dethatch my lawn?

The best time to dethatch is during your grass's active growing season. For cool-season grasses commonly used in Wisconsin, early spring or early fall is ideal for dethatching. For warm-season grasses, late spring to early summer is ideal.

 

How often should I aerate my lawn?

Most lawns benefit from annual aeration. However, heavily used lawns or those with dense soil may need aeration twice a year. Clay soils typically require more frequent aeration than sandy soils.

 

Can I dethatch and aerate my lawn at the same time?

Yes, you can dethatch and aerate your lawn simultaneously. The combination can be highly beneficial, as it improves both surface and subsurface lawn conditions.

 

What happens if you never dethatch your lawn?

If you never dethatch, excessive thatch buildup can occur. This can lead to poor water penetration, increased pest and disease problems, and reduced nutrient absorption. Over time, this results in a thin, unhealthy lawn.

 

When is the best time to dethatch my lawn in Wisconsin?

Early spring (April - May) or early fall are ideal times for dethatching in Wisconsin, aligning with the active growth periods of cool-season grasses.