Quality is at the core of what we do. At Classen, we know achieving the best Quality of Core® for core aeration comes down to three factors: core pattern, core quantity and core depth. CORE QUANTITY The number of tines, tine spacing, rate of operation and the tine drive mechanism determine core quantity. Tine drive … Read more
What is Overseeding? Overseeding is the planting of grass seed directly into existing turf, without tearing up the turf, or the soil. It’s an easy way to fill in bare spots, improve the density of turf, establish improved grass varieties and enhance your lawn’s color. If a lawn looks old, or just “worn out,” if … Read more
What is Thatch? Thatch is a communion of dead grass, roots and other matter that builds up in grass over time. It’s very common and collects on most lawns at some time or another. Thatch collects above the soil at surface level and becomes intertwined in grass stems. When the cycle of decomposition is delayed … Read more
What is Aeration? Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve natural soil aeration. It’s commonly called “core aeration” in the lawn service industry, and … Read more