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Loading form... #### Thank You! Thank you! We will contact you within 24 hours. ![What to Do After Aeration in Fort McMurray: Mowing, Watering, and Overseeding Guide](https://grassdoctor.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_20200808_103900-1.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=IMG_20200808_103900-1.jpg) # What to Do After Aeration in Fort McMurray: Mowing, Watering, and Overseeding Guide Dec 29, 2025 3:52:14 PM By Team GrassDocs ### Quick Answer: What Should I Do After Aerating My Lawn? After aeration in Fort McMurray, you should: 1. **Leave the plugs** on the lawn to break down 2. **Overseed** thin or bare areas (ideal right after aeration) 3. **Topdress** lightly with compost or soil, if desired 4. **Water deeply**, then maintain consistent moisture 5. Resume **regular mowing** once the lawn is growing well ### Step 1: Leave the Plugs Aeration leaves **small soil cores** on the surface. - Don’t rake them up - Let rain, watering, and mowing **break them apart** - They help topdress the surface and improve soil structure ### Step 2: Overseed Right After Aeration Core holes make perfect **seed‑to‑soil contact points**. - Spread **quality grass seed** suited to Fort McMurray (cool‑season grasses) - Focus heavily on **thin, patchy, or high‑traffic** areas - Lightly rake to get seed into the holes and surrounding soil ### Step 3: Optional Topdressing A light layer of **fine compost or screened soil** can: - Help improve **soil quality** over time - Protect seed and cores - Smooth minor bumps Spread a **thin layer** so you still see most of the grass blades. ### Step 4: Watering After Aeration - Give the lawn a good **deep soak** after overseeding - For the next **2–3 weeks**, keep the top **1–2 inches of soil moist** (especially if you overseeded) - Avoid constant puddling—aim for **consistent moisture**, not swampy conditions ### Step 5: Mowing After Aeration - You can usually keep your **normal mowing schedule** - If you overseeded heavily, avoid mowing **very short** or on **soggy soil** - Mow with **sharp blades** to minimize stress on recovering turf and seedlings ### Post‑Aeration FAQs **Q: Should I pick up the plugs after aeration?** A: No. Leave them to **break down naturally**. 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