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What you need to know in Virginia

It’s that time of year again when fescue lawns need to be aerated and seeded to recover from the heat and humidity of summer. Annual aeration and seeding is a reward for your lawn each year. Here are a few tips that can help prepare your lawn. 

A beautiful Tall Fescue lawn has several important maintenance requirements. At the top of the list is aerating and seeding. This consists of double-core aeration of the lawn to allow nutrients, water, and oxygen to penetrate deep into the soil. Then seeding the lawn with a premium, turf type Tall Fescue blend. Yet the work does not end there. 

How Do I Seed My Lawn? 

Once fall comes around, you should prepare to seed your lawn to promote the healthy growth of your property’s grass. The following are the steps to seed your lawn properly and effectively during the fall season: 

Why should I seed my lawn? 

Even if you do your best to take care of your lawn during the summer, high temperatures can cause damage to your grass. This is especially true if you experience any droughts, or if your lawn consists of Fescue grass, which tends to struggle with Virginia’s weather conditions. You may end up with patches of thin grass or bare areas as a result of heat damage. This is why you’ll want to repair any damaged spots in your lawn once summer ends.  

What is the best time to aerate your cool-season lawn?

In Virginia, the ideal time for aerating your cool-season/Tall Fescue lawn is between late August through early November.  During this period, soil temperatures are at optimal conditions for Tall Fescue seeds to germinate effectively.