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Best Lawn Aeration Richmond
The best lawn aeration by GreenGate Turf will have your Richmond lawn looking and feeling its best before you know it! The first question from our customers is always, “When is the best time to aerate my lawn?” Spring and fall are the best time to aerate your lawn in Richmond. For springtime aeration, we recommend March and April. For fall time aeration, we recommend September and October. However, with GreenGates’ Advanced Lawn Aeration, you can successfully aerate your Richmond lawn any time of the year!
Children playing on the grass and lawn mowers will undoubtedly add minor compression, but that is not the primary cause of our rock-hard compacted Richmond soils. The best aeration will address the root causes of compacted soils.
Richmond turfs require lawn aeration because the soils are chemically bound together, causing EXTREMELY compacted dirt. This “chemical binding” directly results from high salt content and pH levels found in our Richmond yards.
Old school lawn aerators historically have been better than nothing. However, aerating your lawn with a plug-style lawn aerator only covers about 20% of your actual lawn. Plug aerators also do nothing to address Richmond’s soil’s number one problem, chemically bound soil.
The best lawn aeration service is Advanced Lawn Aeration by GreenGate Turf
Did you know Richmond’s average soil pH Level is 7.86?? That’s really high and is the number one reason Richmond soils are so tightly compacted.
Liquid lawn aeration creates tiny 6″ pathways deep into the soil, delivering oxygen, moisture retention, and nutrients to the roots. With liquid aeration, the soil structure is split at a much smaller scale, allowing for deep penetration of water; roots will, in turn, follow, making nutrients available that were previously unreachable by the plant.
Our liquid aeration service does so much more than just the typical aeration basics.
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GreenGates Liquid Aeration also sequesters excess sodium and bicarbonates in the soil root zone, pulling them out of the soil and away from the root system, releasing valuable nutrients. Without breaking these bonds, the root system has no way of accessing what it needs most to thrive. This binding effectively chokes off the water, nutrients, and oxygen vital to Richmond grasses like St Augustine and Bermuda.
Next Generation Lawn Aeration
While excess sodium and bicarbonates are being pulled away, our advanced products are also busy stimulating aggressive root growth, so they grow down and out. Roots that are deeper and wider can find more moisture and oxygen, making for a much healthier plant. With the best lawn aeration in Richmond, we can cover every square inch of your yard, not just the 20% you would get with a plug-style lawn aerator. Unique to our liquid aeration is that each aeration application builds on top of the last; this is called “Stacking.” To maximize the benefits of lawn aeration, we recommend two aerations per year.
Liquid lawn aeration helps to amplify GreenGates quality carbon-based fertilizers, or any fertilizer, for that matter. However, there are drawbacks to lawn aeration in Richmond when using a machine to “pull plugs.” As wonderful as this can be for the soil, it is only effective to about 2.5 inches deep and leaves messy “soil sausages” on top of the turf.
Mechanical lawn aeration only covers about 20% of the lawn, leaves a mess, and does nothing to break down the chemical bonds (the real compaction culprit) from high salt and ph levels. Additionally, your sprinkler heads, phone lines, high-speed internet lines, outdoor lighting, etc., are all at the mercy of the machine and operator. With GreenGates liquid aeration, there will be no need to mark sprinkler heads, cable lines or invisible fences.
Next Generation Lawn Aerations
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Advanced
Lawn Aeration
GreenGate’s guaranteed Liquid Lawn Aeration is a state-of-the-art aerating process that covers 100% of the lawn rather than just 20% found with legacy mechanical aeration. Designed to help open tightly bound Richmond soils and stimulate microbial activity. Our liquid aeration will promote healthy, aggressive root growth and reduce plant stress.
Greengate’s basic liquid lawn aeration will break nutrient bonds in our challenging Richmond soils and make available a food source for microbial populations. With current Richmond water restrictions, this is even more beneficial to maximize water usage and lessen runoff and evaporation. Golf courses typically perform five aerations per year; we recommend two liquid aerations per year for residential lawns. Our liquid aeration process will give you the breakthrough with your Richmond lawn you’ve been looking for.
Our Advanced Liquid Lawn Aeration includes:
- Our State Of The Art Liquid Aeration
Super
Lawn Aeration
GreenGate’s Super Liquid Lawn Aeration is our state-of-the-art liquid aerating process PLUS a POWERFUL de-thatcher added to the mix. Thatch build-up on our Richmond lawns is directly related to an imbalance of carbon to nitrogen ratio typically found in national franchises and discount company programs. Our de-thatcher works to not only break down and thin out thatch but to turn it into a readily available food source for your St Augustine or Bermuda grasses.
During Richmond’s growing season, you will see a noticeable greening of your turf a week or so after our application. Our advanced product focuses on composting thatch faster by encouraging microbial activity at the soil surface & increasing heat. This exothermic release by increased soil activity will break down thatch from the soil level up. Thatch is quickly reduced & the organic matter is recycled as a food source. As an added benefit, this reduction in thatch also helps to remove spawning locations for lawn-damaging insects and fungus.
Our State Of The Art Super Liquid Aeration Includes:
- Our State Of The Art Liquid Aeration
- Our Powerful Composting De-Thatcher
Super Duper
Lawn Aeration
Richmond’s Best Lawn Aeration Value and a Client Favorite!
GreenGate’s Super Duper Liquid Lawn Aeration is a scientifically advanced process to supercharge your turf and turf roots and break through Richmond’s rock-hard soils. Our Liquid Aeration will open up your soils and greatly expand root volume even in the poorest Richmond soils, while our de-thatcher will compost the thatch between your soil and grass. Lastly, our heavily applied biological granular product will be the compost that energizes and rejuvenates your soil’s microorganisms.
The stimulated microbes immediately begin aggressively breaking down the soil, destroying chemical bonds. This process easily replaces legacy mechanical aeration with a traditional compost but is applied at a far more budget-friendly price. This is an EXCELLENT springtime jump start & works really well to bring back Richmond lawns with acute stress. This may also be used with excellent results for fall dormancy preparation.
Our Super Duper Aeration includes all three applications with each visit below that all work together, giving Richmond the VERY best aeration available on the market today.
Our State Of The Art Super Duper Liquid Aeration Includes:
- Our State Of The Art Liquid Aeration
- Our Powerful Composting De-Thatcher
- Granular Organic Biological Soil Amendment
| Plug Lawn Aeration | GreenGates Liquid Lawn Aeration |
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2.5” Deep Cores |
Micro Tunnels to 6” |
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20% lawn coverage |
100% lawn coverage |
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Compression relief for approx. 20% of lawn |
Compression relief for 100% of lawn |
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Increased root oxygen for approx. 20% of lawn |
Increased root oxygen for 100% of lawn |
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Better water penetration for approx. 20% of the lawn |
Better water penetration for 100% of the lawn |
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Less Watering Needed |
Less Watering Needed |
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Helps to reduce some thatch in approx. 20% of lawn |
Helps reduce some thatch for 100% of yard. |
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Broken irrigation heads and high speed internet lines |
NO risks to irrigation or shallow buried lines |
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Messy/Muddy plugs deposited on top of turf |
No Mess |
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Stressful to the turf |
No stress |
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Can cause a break in the weed pre-emergent barrier |
No break in the pre-emergent barrier |
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PLUS: •Compaction from high sodium is reduced •45% more root mass in 5 months •More water retention at the roots •Organic bio stimulants sent to the root zone •MUCH deeper root depth & breadth •Works in conjunction w/fertilizers to enhance their performance. •Each liquid application builds on the last application •Helps to lower soil pH levels |
With the best lawn aeration in Richmond, your turf will see an increase of root mass by 45% in about five months, reduced surface tension, a lowering of pH levels, and a substantial increase in water holding capacity.
About 60% of your turf’s outer roots will begin to “slough off” by late summer or early fall, becoming a spongy organic material. The organic material will be used as nutrition for future root growth & water storage, adding to your turf’s health and pleasing green appearance.
We are very excited to provide the best lawn aeration service in town.
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Why choose Greengate for Your Lawn Aeration service?
- Locally born, owned, and operated. You will always get a local friendly Texan on the phone when you call.
- We guarantee our service. See weed activity between treatments? No problem! Give us a shout and we’ll be out within 5 business days.
- All of our technicians are licensed applicators with the state of Texas and have yearly continuing education requirements.
- No contracts!
- Great communication guarantee!
- We’ll send you an email the day before your scheduled service and a text when your technician is en route to your property.
- Free soil test and analysis for new fertilization customers!
- Easy auto-pay and online account access.
Advanced Lawn Aeration FAQ
When is the best time to aerate my lawn?
Spring and fall are the best times to aerate your lawn in Houston. For springtime aeration, we recommend March and April. For fall time aeration, we recommend September and October. However, with GreenGates’ Advanced Lawn Aeration, you can successfully aerate your Houston lawn any time of the year!
How often should my lawn be aerated?
To keep your turf looking and feeling its best, we recommend aerating your lawn twice per year, once in the Spring and again in the Fall.
What is liquid lawn aeration and how does it work?
Liquid aeration solutions contain a combination of minerals, essential nutrients, humic acids, and microbes that work to break down thatch and break up compacted soil naturally, allowing for nutrients and water to reach the roots of the grass.
What is GreenGates Advanced Lawn Aeration?
GreenGate’s Advanced Liquid Lawn Aeration is a state-of-the-art aerating process that, due to being a liquid, can cover 100% of your lawn (rather than the typical 20% accomplished with an aerator machine). Just as legacy mechanical machines are intended, our liquid solution targets our tightly bound Houston soils and stimulates microbial activity by creating micro-tunnels throughout your soil, thus allowing for an increase in drainage and allow for nutrient and water absorption.
What is the difference between the Advanced Lawn Aeration, Super Lawn Aeration, and Super Duper Lawn Aeration?
GreenGate’s Super Lawn Aeration is our state-of-the-art liquid aerating process PLUS a powerful de-thatching agent added to the mix, giving you double the thatch fighting power. Our Super Duper Lawn Aeration provides the same benefits as our Advanced Lawn Aeration and Super Lawn Aeration but adds a Granular Organic Biological Soil Amendment. that will act as a high-quality compost to assist in energizing and rejuvenating your soils microorganisms.
Does liquid lawn aeration actually work?
Absolutely! Plus, no risk of damage to your lawn or property from a giant aerator machine. Additionally, results are longer lasting.
What are the benefits of liquid aeration over mechanical plug aeration?
There are several benefits of liquid over mechanical aerations. While both forms of aeration offer multiple benefits to your lawn, liquid lawn aerations have some other things to consider. Liquid solutions are not just creating holes (or plugs) but introducing vital nutrients into your soil, breaking down thatch, and creating a food source to stimulate essential microbes. Soil activity created by these microbes will result in micro-tunnels throughout your lawn, necessary for water and nutrients to reach the plant’s roots and drain when needed. Plus, no unsightly dirt nuggets are left behind to hang out on your lawn.
How long after aerating will I see results?
No two lawns are the same, but generally speaking, you should see results within 2-4 weeks.
Do you still offer mechanical plug aerations?
We no longer offer mechanical plug aeration.
Local info
- Richmond is a city in and the county seat of Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. The city is located within the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
- Named after Richmond, England, the town was among the 19 cities first incorporated by the short-lived Republic of Texas in 1837.
- Early residents of the city include many prominent figures in Texas lore, such as Jane Long, Deaf Smith, and Mirabeau Lamar, who are all buried in Richmond.
- According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Richmond has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.1 km2), of which 3.9 square miles (10.2 km2) are land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 8.22%, is covered by water.
Local Deep Dive
Richmond is located on the Brazos River, fifteen miles southwest of Houston. The area, which was originally known as the “fort on the bend,” is filled with woods and trails, looking much the way it did when it was discovered. Check below for more information about Richmond and the surrounding area!
- As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 11,627 people, 4,231 households, and 2,668 families residing in Richmond.
- As of the census of 2000, there were 11,081 people, 3,413 households, and 2,628 families residing in Richmond. The population density was 2,975.4 people per square mile (1,150.1/km2). There were 3,595 housing units at an average density of 965.3 per square mile (373.1/km2).
- Hilmar G. Moore served as mayor of Richmond from 1949 until his death on December 4, 2012 and was believed to be the longest-serving mayor in the United States. Rebecca “Becky” Haas is currently the mayor.
- With seven city parks, Richmond has many options for enjoying the outdoors. Features include basketball courts, soccer fields, hiking trails, and more.
- When Richmond was incorporated in May of 1837, the citizens did not have an organized fire service. It was not until July 26, 1897, that the first organized fire protection was provided by a group of individuals led by Foreman J.K. Carr and referred to them as Pioneer Hose Company No.1.
- On the first Friday of every month, Richmond hosts the Richmond Farmers Market offering fresh produce from local growers and artisan goods, as well as some prepared foods.
- The 15 Best Things to do in Richmond
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