Aeration & Overseeding Services in Alexandria, VA
Aeration & Overseeding for a Healthier Lawn
Compacted soil and thinning grass are common in Northern Virginia lawns. Landed offers professional aeration and overseeding to restore turf health, improve drainage, and promote thick, even grass growth. We use commercial-grade core aerators and premium seed blends matched to your yard’s conditions.
This service is available as part of our complete lawn care programs or can be booked separately during fall for optimal results. Our local team handles every detail—from core removal to seed broadcast and aftercare guidance.
What Is Aeration?
Aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of soil throughout your lawn. Over time, soil becomes compacted—especially in high-traffic areas or in Virginia’s naturally dense clay soils. When this happens, water, air, and nutrients struggle to reach grass roots. Aeration solves that problem by opening up the soil, helping your lawn breathe and grow stronger from the ground up.
It’s one of the most effective ways to improve overall turf health, encourage deeper root systems, and prepare your lawn for overseeding. Aeration also helps reduce thatch buildup and improves drainage, especially in low spots or compacted areas that collect water.
Why Overseeding Matters
Overseeding is the process of spreading new grass seed directly over your existing lawn. It fills in bare spots, improves turf density, and introduces stronger, more resilient grass varieties that are better suited to today’s climate and pest pressures.
This treatment is especially effective when paired with aeration, which gives seed direct access to soil and moisture. Our team selects a premium seed blend tailored to your property’s sun, shade, and soil conditions—then applies it using proven methods for successful germination.
Benefits of Aeration & Overseeding
Aeration breaks up hard ground, improving water absorption and root development where grass needs it most.
Overseeding fills in bare spots and introduces fresh growth for a more even, vibrant lawn across your entire yard.
Healthier grass tolerates foot traffic, drought, and pests better—reducing the need for intensive lawn repairs later.
A full, green lawn instantly enhances your home’s appearance and makes outdoor spaces more inviting.
When to Schedule Aeration & Overseeding
The best time to aerate and overseed your lawn in Northern Virginia is early fall—typically September through mid-October. Cooler temperatures, consistent rainfall, and fewer weeds create the perfect environment for new seed to germinate and take root before winter.
We recommend booking early to reserve your spot, as demand rises quickly each season. Our team evaluates site conditions and soil health before scheduling to make sure the timing is right for your property.
Why Choose Landed for Aeration & Overseeding
We use deep-core aerators for thorough soil perforation and reliable, even coverage across your lawn.
Our overseeding blends are carefully matched to your property’s soil type, sun exposure, and climate conditions.
Our trained team understands compaction, turf varieties, and soil biology—ensuring proper timing and technique.
Aeration and overseeding are built into our Premier Lawn Maintenance programs—no need for separate booking.
Areas We Serve
Our landscape contractor team proudly designs, installs, and cares for beautiful landscapes and hardscapes throughout the Arlington and DC metro areas. With a service area stretching northwest and southwest of our nation’s capital, LANDED is the premier landscaping service on the Virginia side of the Potomac.
Our Location: 308 Calvert Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Need professional help in Arlington or the DC Metro area? Let’s discuss your entire project and get started.