verticutting

Michael Geist’s Yard Works provides professional verticutting services designed to restore turf density, improve airflow, and correct surface-level thatch and grain issues—especially in Zoysia and intensively managed warm-season lawns common in Central Florida.

Verticutting uses precision vertical blades to slice through lateral growth, surface thatch, and organic buildup that restricts water, nutrient, and oxygen movement into the soil profile. This process reduces sponginess, encourages upright growth, improves reel-mowing quality, and stimulates new tiller production for a tighter, more uniform lawn. When performed correctly and at the proper timing, verticutting enhances color response, rooting depth, and overall turf resilience.

Michael Geist’s Yard Works integrates verticutting strategically—often alongside topdressing, reel mowing programs, and irrigation tuning—to ensure the lawn recovers quickly and responds aggressively. Every verticutting service is evaluated based on turf type, seasonal timing, existing stress levels, and long-term performance goals, making it a corrective and performance-driven service rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment.