Plug It Core Aeration, Dethatching, and Overseeding Services

Why do I do this?  I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy and vibrant lawn. My core services are designed to alleviate soil compaction and enhance the overall health of your lawn. Through my meticulous approach and attention to detail, I can help homeowners achieve a healthy, resilient lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood. I started this business to serve the homeowner who doesn't have the time or means to drive to their local rental store, load the equipment, service their lawn, and return the equipment to the rental store.  This is a time consuming hassle and inconvenience! Finding a lawncare company that will do this type of specialty service is hard to find and often way too expensive.  

Why aerate, dethatch, or overseed? Core aeration is the single most effective way to revitalize your lawn and breathe new life into it. Core aeration reduces soil compaction and thatch, but sometimes the thatch is too thick. In those cases, using a power rake (dethatching a.k.a "thatching") can be very effective in removing the thatch. If your lawn is thinning or has bare spots, overseeding your lawn can be a great way to have a full, thick, lawn.  The illustration at the right explains the basic need for aeration.

A statement about MOSS!!! (my kryptonite)!  My core business model is "lawn maintenance" not  "lawn renovation".  If you have neglected your lawn and have an over abundance of moss, then it is probably better to start from scratch and install an entirely new lawn.  Every PNW lawn has some moss, so kill it with a moss killer or a mixture of white vinegar and water.  It may take multiple applications to finally conquer it, but you will be happy with the results.  My equipment is not designed to remove moss, however it is much easier to dethatch dead moss out of a lawn that has been treated with moss killer.

A statement about overseeding! It is imperative that you manage your lawn after an overseeding service.  I cannot guarantee that your lawn will grow unless you are diligent in managing your lawn in the next three-to-four weeks after the service. Please understand that topdressing your lawn with peat moss will dramatically improve your germination rates by helping to keep the seeds moist and warm.   I exclusively use a Lesco brand lawn seed specifically designed for overseeding Pacific Northwest lawns.  This seed has been a proven winner producing high germination rates up to 90%.