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In Elgin, poor drainage often stems from compacted soil and improper grading. Our lawn care service begins with a core aeration to relieve compaction, followed by a specialized top-dressing and leveling process. We carefully redistribute soil to create a gentle slope away from your home's foundation, ensuring water drains properly to prevent soggy patches and soil erosion, which are common here.

Patchy grass in our area is frequently caused by a combination of thin soil, localized dry spots, and disease pressure. Our approach includes a soil test to identify nutrient deficiencies, followed by a customized overseeding program using hardy grass blends suited for the Elgin climate. We pair this with targeted watering guidance and organic-based treatments to fill in bare spots and build a dense, uniform turf that resists future patchiness.

The best time to start is early spring or early fall. In spring, we can assess winter damage, begin corrective grading, and apply pre-emergent treatments. Early fall is optimal for core aeration, overseeding, and fertilization, giving new grass roots time to establish before winter. Starting a consistent, seasonal program with us at these key times addresses the underlying causes of grading and patchiness, leading to a healthier lawn year-round.