Lawn Maintenance

Slice seeding

Slice Seeding
Slice seeding is a process of creating slices through the thatch layer to the soil.  It is an effective method of planting grass seed to supplement or add to the current lawn without damaging the existing healthy lawn.
 
How slice seeding works
A slice seeder is made of two basic parts: 1) slicing knives that cut through the thatch and soil, and 2) seeder that places the seed into the cuts made by the slicing knives.  Slice seeding provides proper seed to soil contact and results in exceptional germination and growth rates.  Many lawns that have become thin or patch are often covered by a layer of thatch.  This thatch can come from many sources, but typically comes from the grass that used to grow in that spot.  The slices in the soil will not only create a nice bed for the new seed to be sowed into, but will also provide a path for water and fertilizer to reach the roots of your lawn.   The added benefit of slice seeding is that the existing grass will benefit from opening up the thatch layer.  There are occasions when the thatch layer is too thick to slice seed without some preparation.  A preliminary step of removing excessive thatch may be required.  Please call us today at 774-245-1336 to contact us regarding slice seeding for your lawn today.
 

Core Aeration

Core aeration
 
Core aeration is a critical maintenance practice available for your lawn.  Core aeration improves the soil structure by creating growth pockets for new roots and a path for water and fertilizer to reach the root zone of your lawn.  Many lawns become compacted and covered by thatch that simply makes water and nutrients run off before they can reach the turf roots.   Extended drought has made most soils so hard and compact that rainfall from gentle, soaking showers will not benefit the lawn, because it runs off before it can reach the roots.  Annual aeration is recommended for all lawns with compacted soil, thatch buildup, or any lawn that needs to be thickened up.
 
 
How Aeration Works
Core aeration removes small cores or plugs of soil 1” to 3” in length from the turf, as shown in the picture above.  These cores break up after a few rainfalls, mixing with the top layer of thatch, and effectively create a nutrient rich, thin layer of compost.  This layer provides an excellent source of natural fertilizer for the lawn.  The holes created by aeration catch fertilizer and water.  Turf roots naturally grow toward these growth pockets and thicken in the process.  Aeration holes also relieve pressure from compacted soils (sometimes created by extended drought), letting oxygen and water move freely in the root zone. 
 
 
Aeration and Overseeding
After Core aeration overseeding can be done.  Overseeding is done by broadcasting grass seeds over the lawn.   The new seeds will settle into the aeration holes, and the surface of the lawn.  As the aeration cores begin to breakdown, the seeds on the surface will find a perfect combination of soil cover and nitrogen to thrive.  This process can be used to fill in a “patchy” or “thin” lawn, resulting in a beautiful thick lawn.  This process can be done to the whole lawn or simply the areas that are in the worst condition.  Please call us today at 774-245-1336 to contact us about these services for your lawn.

Lawn Maintenance

Cortland Property Maintenance offers full service lawn maintenance.  We offer weekly, 10-day, bi-weekly, and “when you’re on vacation” lawn mowing in the Metrowest and Central Massachusetts areas.  Let Cortland Property Maintenance maintain your lawn for a professional look.

Cortland Property Maintenance also provides spring and fall clean ups.  We can just take away the pile of leaves that you raked or clean them up and take them away.

We also offer:

Aeration and Overseeding

Slice Seeding

 Lawn Maintenance equipment for Cortland Property Maintenance.

 

To contact us:

PO Box 1025 
Berlin, MA 01503

Phone: 774-245-1336