05 · Aeration & Overseed
Lawn Aeration & Overseeding in Blount & Knox County
Best ROI in lawn care. Two passes a year.
Foothills clay compacts under foot traffic, mowers, and freeze-thaw cycles. Aeration breaks it up; overseeding thickens what's thin. Spring or fall: fall is better for cool-season fescue, spring for warm-season Bermuda. We do both.
01 · What's included
Core aeration, overseed, starter fert. Done right.
A power-tine machine pulls actual cores out of the soil, not a "spike aerator" that just punches holes. The cores break down on the surface within two weeks.
- Site walk & soil-probe check before we plug
- Mark all sprinkler heads, valves, and underground lines
- Core aeration: full property, double-pass on compacted areas
- Overseed with the right blend (fescue mix or Bermuda) for your turf type and sun exposure
- Starter fertilizer applied at the right rate, not by eye
- Walk-through with care instructions for the first 21 days
- Optional add-on: top-dress thin areas with compost ($1/sq ft material)
- Follow-up text at 14 and 30 days to check germination
02 · When to book
Fall for fescue. Spring for Bermuda. Don't mix it up.
The single biggest reason aeration fails is timing. Aerating cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass) in summer kills it. Aerating warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia) in fall is wasted money; it's already going dormant.
We book the right window for your turf. Fescue: late September through October. Bermuda: mid-April through May. If you don't know what kind of grass you have, send us a photo and we'll tell you.
Most lawns benefit from one aeration a year. Heavy-traffic yards, recently built homes (compacted construction soil), or yards with serious thatch problems can use two.
Don't wait for the perfect week to reach out. Get a quote on the books now and we'll slot you into the right window for your grass. Fall fescue routes fill up early, so the sooner you're on the list, the better your timing.
03 · Pricing
From $300+
Most residential lots run $300–$600 per visit including overseed and starter fert. Lot size sets the price, and larger or double-pass jobs scale from there. Lawn care customers get priority scheduling for it; ask when you book.
FAQ
Common questions.
- When is the best time to aerate and overseed in East Tennessee?
- Fall (late September through October) is best for cool-season fescue; spring works for warm-season Bermuda. We book the right window for your turf type.
- How much does aeration and overseeding cost?
- Most residential lots fall between $300 and $600 for core aeration plus overseed. Lot size sets the price.
- What is the difference between core and spike aeration?
- We use a power-tine machine that pulls actual soil cores, not a spike aerator that just punches holes. The cores break down on the surface within about two weeks.
- How often should I aerate my lawn?
- Once a year is enough for most foothills lawns. Heavily compacted or high-traffic yards benefit from twice — spring and fall.
Aeration in Blount & Knox — fall & spring windows.
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Spring & fall booking · Limited windows
Get on the list. Windows fill fast.
Aeration is a 6-week season. Once it's booked, it's booked. Send your address and we'll put you on the next available route. Fall slots typically fill by August.
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Path A · Maintenance
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