Loosen Compacted Soil and Thicken Turf
Core aeration and overseeding services for Bermuda and St. Augustine lawns in North Fort Worth and the surrounding area.

If your lawn in North Fort Worth or the surrounding area feels hard underfoot or puddles form after rain instead of soaking in, your soil is likely compacted. Compacted soil prevents roots from reaching water, oxygen, and nutrients, which leads to thin turf, bare patches, and poor drainage. Gro Pro provides core aeration and overseeding services that break up compacted soil and introduce new grass to fill in weak areas.

Core aeration removes small plugs of soil from your lawn, creating channels that allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone. We follow aeration with overseeding tailored to Bermuda and St. Augustine grass types common in North Fort Worth. Timing matters with this service, so we schedule aeration and seeding during the seasons when your grass can recover quickly and new seedlings have the best chance to establish.

If your lawn shows signs of thinning or struggles with drainage, contact us to schedule aeration and seeding during the right window for your turf type.

How Aeration and Seeding Improve Your Lawn

When we aerate your lawn in the North Fort Worth area, we use a core aerator that pulls out plugs of soil about two to three inches deep and spaces them evenly across your yard. These plugs break down naturally over the following weeks, and the holes they leave behind allow water and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil. After aeration, we spread grass seed across thinning areas and bare patches, choosing seed varieties that match your existing turf and grow well in local conditions.

After aeration and seeding, you will notice water soaking into the soil instead of running off or pooling on the surface. Over the next few weeks, new grass will begin to fill in bare spots, and your lawn will feel softer and less compacted when you walk across it. The turf will look fuller and more uniform as the new growth blends with the existing grass.

We recommend aeration once per year for most lawns, typically in late spring for Bermuda grass and early fall for St. Augustine. This service works best when your lawn is actively growing and soil moisture is adequate for seed germination. Aeration and seeding do not include fertilization or weed control, but those services can be added to support recovery and new growth.

What to Know Before Scheduling Aeration

Homeowners in North Fort Worth often want to know when aeration should happen, what to expect during the process, and how long it takes for results to show.

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When is the best time to aerate my lawn?
For Bermuda grass, late spring is ideal because the turf is actively growing and can recover quickly. For St. Augustine lawns, early fall works better since cooler temperatures support root development without heat stress.
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How long does it take for new grass to grow after seeding?
You will usually see new grass sprouting within seven to fourteen days, depending on soil temperature and moisture. Full coverage in seeded areas takes four to six weeks as the new grass matures and blends with existing turf.
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Will aeration damage my lawn or leave it looking messy?
Aeration leaves soil plugs on the surface, which may look untidy for a few days. These plugs break down naturally with rain and mowing, and the temporary appearance is worth the long-term benefits to soil health and turf density.
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Can I aerate my lawn if it has bare spots from drought?
Yes, aeration paired with overseeding is an effective way to restore lawns thinned by drought or heat stress. The process helps water reach deeper into the soil and gives new grass a better chance to establish in those bare areas.
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Do I need to water my lawn differently after aeration?
Yes, you should water lightly once or twice per day for the first two weeks after seeding to keep the soil surface moist and support seed germination. Once new grass is established, you can return to your normal watering schedule.

Gro Pro helps homeowners in the North Fort Worth area restore lawns that have become compacted, thin, or uneven over time. If your lawn struggles with drainage or bare patches, reach out to schedule core aeration and overseeding during the season that works best for your grass type.