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Dethatching, aeration & overseeding in Toms River

Thin, patchy or tired lawn? We pull out the thatch, open up compacted soil and put down new seed, so your lawn fills in thicker and greener.

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L.L. Lawns crew running a core aerator across a lawn

Three steps to a thicker lawn

Step 1 Dethatching We rake out the layer of dead grass and roots that chokes your lawn and blocks water and air.

Core aerator working across a front lawn

Step 2 Core aeration We pull small plugs of soil to loosen compaction, so water, air and nutrients reach the roots.

Crew member spreading seed across a backyard lawn

Step 3 Overseeding We spread quality seed into the open soil, so thin and bare spots fill in.

Why aerate?

Over time, foot traffic, mowing and Shore weather pack your soil down tight. Aeration opens it back up, so everything you do for your lawn works better.

More air to the roots Loosened soil lets oxygen reach the root zone, where grass needs it most.

Seed & fertilizer work better Seed and nutrients drop into the holes and reach the soil, instead of sitting on top.

Water soaks in Rain and irrigation sink in instead of running off or puddling.

Deeper, stronger roots Roots grow down into the open soil, so your lawn handles heat and drought better.

Young Logan dethatching a backyard lawn in Toms River

We've been at this a while.

Here's Logan, owner of L.L. Lawns, dethatching a lawn in Toms River over 12 years ago! The machines got bigger, but the goal is the same: a lawn you're proud of.

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Common questions

When is the best time to aerate and overseed?

Fall is best, between the end of August and the middle of October.

Does my lawn need dethatching?

If it hasn't been dethatched in the last 2 years, it probably does. Book a consultation and we'll show you how much thatch has built up, if any.

How do I water new seed?

Keep it moist for the first 3 weeks. That usually means watering 3 to 4 times a day for just a few minutes each time. How much depends on how hot, sunny and windy it is.

Ready for a thicker lawn?

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Pairs well with

Fertilization & weed control Lawn maintenance Lawn renovations Sod installation