About Us

Lawn Aeration Plus is a Westborough Massachusetts-based business specializing in renovating and maintaining your lawn to be the best it can be. We offer lawn aeration, overseeding, and fertilization programs.

We specialize in lawn care because we have passion about helping people have nice turf areas at their home, business or sports field. While we do not do weekly mowing, spring/fall cleanups, etc., we do partner with other local firms who can help with these areas.

We will work with you personally to develop a lawn care program best suiting your needs. You may call or email anytime for more information or to set up an appointment. Our parent company was founded in 1981.

A monthly calendar of lawn care activities

January

Enjoy the winter weather.
Warm winter days are ideal for pruning ornamental trees and roses.
Don’t shake branches covered with snow and ice. It is best to gently brush off snow. Shaking limbs may break them. Wait for ice and frozen snow to melt naturally. If a limb does break, have it removed as soon as weather permits. It will help the tree or shrub heal better in the spring.

February

Hire a professional. When in doubt, hire a professional. They are trained to keep your lawn healthy, and they know how to safely operate equipment. They will actively minimize the amount of pesticide necessary to keep your lawn looking great.

March

Mower tip: Give your lawn mower a checkup. Make sure the blades are sharp and the oil has been changed. Also, drain last season’s gas and use fresh gas.
Read the operating guide for your mower. Make sure you understand all of its safety features prior to use.
Pick up any branches or litter on the lawn, and any “rocks” surfacing with the frost.

April

Mower tip: Before mowing, check out the lawn for any ruts or imperfections.
Assess the lawn. De-thatching is often done in the spring to remove dead grass and otherwise “wake up” the lawn
Create clean bed lines and mulch. Properly edged beds and new mulch will go a long way to improving the way your yard looks.
Crabgrass Prevention can be applied after dethatching or aerating. You cannot plant grass seed when applying crabgrass preventer (unless you use a product specifically for this purpose.)
Aeration can be performed as well.

May

Mower tip: Don’t cut your grass too short (scalping). Taller grass results in a deeper root system and a lawn that is less likely to encourage invasive weeds. It also protects your lawn from scorching. We recommend 3 ½ inches or higher.
Assess the lawn – if you have a history of crabgrass, a second application of crabgrass preventer can be applied per label directions. General fertilizer as needed, or weed control as needed. Any “tree” growth in the lawn (from acorns, as an example) can be controlled with mowing.

June

Mower tip: Avoid mowing when the grass is wet. Mowing wet grass can encourage mold and fungus and will quickly dull your lawn mower blades and chew up your lawn.
Mower tip: Mow your lawn in a different direction with each mowing. Altering the direction ensures a more even cut since grass blades will grow more erect and will be less likely to develop into a set pattern.
Assess the lawn – this is when grub control is often applied. Spot control of any emerging non-desirable plants.

July

Mower tip: When mowing, be safe. Keep children and pets away. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, as well as eye protection. Never cut the lawn when it’s raining, lightening, or when grass is slippery. Do not push a lawn mower onto the pavement. The lawn keeps objects from being hurled at a high speed; there is no such protection on the pavement.
Assess the lawn – insect control is often applied at this time. Spot control of any non-desirable plants.
Consider watering needs. Grass is 70% water, so lawns need water. We recommend occasional early morning deep watering rather than frequent watering as a way to encourage deep rooting. The other option is to simply let the lawn go dormant. Grass is resilient and generally recovers in the fall.

August

Mower tip: If the lawn is showing signs of stress or is dormant, your should relax in the shade and stay off the lawn.
Avoid adding to lawn stress.
If watering has been performed continue.

September

Early fall is the best time of year to fertilize and renovate lawn to prepare for winter and get a good start for next spring.
Remove thatch and weeds with hand rake, power rake or by aeration. Make sure soil surface is exposed between remaining grasses.
Consider aerating if not done in the spring, or if soil seems hard and compacted.
Apply mixed fertilizer the recommended rate. Lime may need to correct soil acidity. A soil test can determine acidity level.
Select a quality mixture or blend of named, improved varieties of grasses that are more insect and disease resistant, and sufficient vigor to crowd out weeds. Sow seed at recommended rate, passing over the lawn twice from different directions.
Use a light dressing of topsoil or peat moss to help germination. Straw can be used to hold moisture and protect against erosion.
Water, keeping the renovated area moist (not soaked) until the new seeds begin to germinate and develop a root system.

October

Still a good time to establish or renovate the lawn with quality, named seed mixtures or blends. (see September)
If not already done for the fall, apply fertilizer in 3-1-2 analysis ratio at recommended rates for established lawns.
Keep leaves and other debris raked from the lawn.
Mower tip: Raise mowing height ½ inch and mow at intervals based on new height, still cutting only 1/3 of the leaf.
Can still apply broadleaf weed controls, unless you have recently over seeded.

November

Your lawn work is pretty much done until next spring!
Continue to rake leaves and debris from the lawn.
Mower tip: If you over seeded, mow new grass at ½ inch above normal cutting height to give manicured appearance.
Continue to water if fall has been dry.
Trim tree limbs and shrubs where grass had difficulty growing because of shade.
You still have time to establish a new lawn with sod, provided the ground isn’t frozen.

December

Continue to rake leaves and other debris between snow coverings.
Try to minimize salt deposits on lawn areas adjacent to walk and driveway.
Consider getting a soil test if not done this year. Call your local county extension office for procedures.
Store mower and lawn supplies in a dry, secure place for next season.
Enjoy your time with your family over the holidays…and forget about the lawn for a few months.