When Shawna Hollen and her family moved into their new home in Batavia, Ohio, in August of 2020, they were excited to settle in and make the property their own. There was just one problem: the lawn wasn’t quite what they had hoped for.
The yard was filled with bare spots, weeds, and thin areas, and Shawna believed it had gone years without consistent lawn care or treatments. They wanted the lush, healthy green lawn they saw throughout their neighborhood, but knew their lawn needed more than a quick fix. Looking for a way to transform their yard and give it the care it had been missing, the Hollens decided it was time to find a lawn care solution. That search led them to Oasis Turf & Tree, where they found a lawn care program designed to help transform their struggling lawn into one they could be proud of.
We’re here to tell you the story of how one family used Aeration & Overseeding to transform a struggling lawn, what the process looked like, the results they saw, and why it was worth the investment.
| Quick Answer: The Hollen family’s lawn had previously been neglected, leaving it with a variety of bare and thin areas along with significant weed activity. After investing in Oasis Turf & Tree, they began seeing new grass sprouting and filling in those areas within just two weeks of service. By the following spring, their lawn looked completely different: healthier, fuller, and greener. Shawna described their experience with Oasis as seamless and worry-free, saying the results went beyond what they could have imagined. |
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Before Aeration & Overseeding
Before treatment, the Hollen family’s lawn was struggling with several noticeable issues.
Scattered throughout the yard, leaving the lawn looking patchy and uneven.
Making it difficult for the existing turf to thrive.
Created significant shade in parts of the yard, contributing to bare spots and making it challenging for grass to grow and fill in beneath their canopies.
Causing water to pool on the soil surface instead of reaching the roots, creating puddles throughout the yard.
Together, these issues left the Hollen family with a lawn that lacked the healthy, dense appearance they wanted and needed more than routine maintenance to get back on track.
Aeration & Overseeding was the first treatment the Hollen family decided to invest in with Oasis. With fall right around the corner, it was the perfect time to tackle the thin and bare areas throughout their lawn. Once they learned that Aeration & Overseeding could help fill in those bare spots with new, healthy grass while creating a thicker, fuller lawn, they knew it was a great place to start.
After reaching out to Oasis, the Hollens didn’t have to wait long to get started. Within two weeks, one of our technicians was on their property, taking a closer look at the lawn and identifying the best approach to help it recover. The team performed a thorough evaluation before completing our Double-Pass Core Aeration service and Overseeding the lawn with premium Turf Type Tall Fescue seed, for a total cost of $780.
But the service didn’t stop once the treatment was finished. Before leaving, our technician walked the Hollens through some of the best cultural practices they could use between treatments to help their new grass establish and keep their lawn moving in the right direction. From proper watering to mowing techniques, these simple steps gave the family a better understanding of what their lawn needed to thrive and helped set the stage for the results they were hoping to see.
The Spring (over a full year) after Aeration & Overseeding
Just two weeks after their Aeration & Overseeding service, the Hollens were already seeing the first signs of change. New grass was sprouting throughout the lawn, gradually filling in the bare and thin areas and giving them an early glimpse of the fuller, healthier lawn they had been hoping for.
By the following spring, over a full year later, the transformation was even more noticeable. The Hollens described their backyard as “a totally different lawn,” with fewer weeds, thicker grass, and the once-bare, thin areas filling in. What started as a patchy lawn had developed into a much healthier, more established space for their family to enjoy.
According to Shawna, working with Oasis made the entire process simple and seamless from start to finish, and better yet, the results were beyond what they could have imagined. “We knew our lawn needed some help, but we honestly weren’t sure how much of a difference one service could make.
Before & After Aeration & Overseeding Side by Side
Seeing the lawn change over time was the part that really impressed us. It was exciting to watch it fill in and finally start looking like the yard we had pictured when we moved in. Oasis made the whole process easy, and the results really speak for themselves. It’s definitely something we’re glad we decided to invest in.”
Shawna and her family have been investing in Oasis’ year-round lawn care program ever since.
If you’ve found yourself feeling the same frustration the Hollens did when their lawn wasn’t living up to their expectations, you’re not alone. If your lawn has thin areas, bare spots, or just isn’t looking as healthy and full as you’d like, Aeration & Overseeding could be the fresh start it needs, just like it was for the Hollens.
Aeration is especially beneficial if your lawn is struggling with:
Adding Overseeding to your Aeration is a great choice for homeowners looking to strengthen their lawn, fill areas opened up by weed control, or introduce stronger grass varieties for better long-term results.
Overseeding is especially beneficial if your lawn is struggling with:
For lawns in Cincinnati, Dayton, & Northern Kentucky, aeration is especially important. Heavy clay soils found in our region are especially prone to compaction, making annual Aeration an important part of lawn health. Our Double-Pass Core Aeration removes twice as many soil plugs as a standard single-pass service, opening more pathways for water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the roots and help your lawn grow stronger.
Aeration & Overseeding does require proper maintenance to achieve the best possible results. Consistent watering is especially important after the service, as new grass seed needs adequate moisture to germinate and establish. Without proper watering and other recommended cultural practices, your lawn may not see the same level of improvement as a lawn that receives the care it needs throughout the process.
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Why should I aerate and overseed my lawn at the same time?
Aeration creates the ideal conditions for overseeding. The holes left behind by core aeration give grass seed better contact with the soil, helping it reach the moisture and nutrients it needs to germinate and establish.
Will aeration and overseeding get rid of weeds?
Aeration and overseeding are not weed control treatments. However, establishing thicker, healthier turf can help reduce the open space where weeds can establish.
How long does it take for new grass to grow after overseeding?
With proper soil moisture and favorable conditions, you may begin seeing new grass seedlings within a couple of weeks. Establishing a noticeably fuller lawn takes longer and depends on factors such as weather, watering, soil conditions, and ongoing lawn care.
Can I aerate my lawn if I have a sprinkler system?
Yes, but sprinkler heads and other underground utilities should be identified before aeration so they can be avoided or properly marked.