Plug It Core Aeration, Dethatching, and Overseeding Services

Let your lawn Breathe!

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Why do I do this?  I started this business to serve the homeowner who doesn't have the time or means to rent the equipment from the local rental store.  Driving to the rental store, loading the equipment, servicing your lawn, and returning the equipment to the rental store is a hassle and inconvenience!  Finding a lawncare company that will do this type of service in a timely manner 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. If your lawn is not growing after you have done your due diligence, then I would expect some feedback from my customers. I am using a Lesco brand seed specifically designed for overseeding Pacific Northwest lawns.  If it's not working then I need to know.



Core Aeration

Core Aeration is a professional lawn care service that focuses on improving the health and vitality of your grass. By using a specialized machine, we create small holes in the soil, allowing for better absorption of water, nutrients, and oxygen. This process helps to break up compacted soil, reduce thatch buildup, and promote stronger root growth. With my Core Aeration service, you can expect a greener, healthier lawn that is better equipped to withstand environmental stressors and pests.

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Dethatching

Dethatching is a professional service that helps restore the health and appearance of lawns by removing excess thatch. Thatch is a layer of dead grass, leaves, and other organic matter that can build up on the surface of the soil over time. When it becomes too thick, it can prevent water, nutrients, and air from reaching the roots of your turfgrass. Our dethatching service utilizes specialized equipment to carefully remove this layer and promote better grassroots development.

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Overseeding

Overseeding is a proven technique used by lawn care professionals to revive and restore tired, patchy, or lackluster lawns. By spreading a new layer of grass seeds over your existing lawn, overseeding promotes healthy grass growth, improves the overall density of your lawn, and helps to fill in any bare or thin spots. This service is particularly beneficial for lawns that have been damaged by harsh weather, pests, or excessive foot traffic. With overseeding, you can enjoy a fuller, greener, and more beautiful lawn that will enhance the curb appeal of your property.

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Starter Fertilizer/Moss Killer Application

Starter fertilizer is needed after overseeding to ensure root development and absorption of water and nutrients. Moss killer....kills moss! I use Ferrous Sulfate which is basically 20% Iron (Fe).

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I am currently serving the following communities below:

Admiral - Adelaide - Alaska Junction - Alki - Allentown - Arbor Heights - Arroyo Heights - Arroyo Beach - Beverly Park - Boulevard Park - Buenna - Burien - Cambridge East - Cedarhurst - Chelsea Park - Delridge - Des Moines - Duwamish - Evansville - Fairmount Park - Fauntlee Hills - Fauntleroy - Five Corners - Foster - Gatewood - Genesse - Grandview Park - Gregory Heights - Highland Park - Highline - High Point - Inglesea - Lake Burien - Lake Fenwick Park - Lakeridge - Latona - Laurelwood - Manhattan - Maplewild - Marine Hills - McMicken Heights - McVan - Mount View - North Hill - Normandy Park - Orillia - Pacific Ridge - Pigeon Point - Puget Ridge - Redondo - Riverton Heights - Salmon Creek - Salt Aire Hills - Seahurst - SeaTac - Seaview - Seola Beach - Shorewood - Shorewood on the Sound - Skyway - South Park - Southern Heights - Star Lake - Sunnydale - Three Tree Point - Tukwila - West Hill (Kent) - West Seattle - White Center - Woodmont Beach - Zenith

Note:  My goal is to stay out of the congestion of Seattle traffic and off the freeways to provide a high level of service to my local communities. If your neighborhood is not listed here, or missing from the list, then please ask if I can add it. 

Price is based on the size of your lawn with a minimum charge for each service. The homeowner is responsible for marking sprinkler heads (I can provide marker flags), water meters, buried power lines, invisible dog fences, and other obstacles prior to the service appointment. I will measure the the square footage of your lawn and give you a firm price before I perform the work.

You can call/text or email me for an appointment. Please include your street address and zip code in the body of the message.

  • Burien, Washington, United States
  • Seasonal Operation: Spring Through Fall

Important! Please include your street address and approximate size (square feet) of your lawn in the body of the email/text/phone message.

Payment is due at the time of service! Credit Card (pay online from invoice) Check, Cash, Venmo