The Owner Who Personally Works on Your Lawn
Stewart Armour is the owner of Aerating Thatching Co. and has been serving Seattle-area homeowners since 2004. He personally performs the work, bringing decades of turf education, hands-on lawn experience and direct accountability to every property he services.
You Deal Directly With the Person Doing the Work
Aerating Thatching Co. is owner-operated. When you work with the company, you are working directly with Stewart. He personally reviews lawn-care needs, communicates with homeowners and performs the lawn service himself.
That direct involvement means there is no handoff from a salesperson to an unknown technician. The person discussing the lawn with you is also the person responsible for carrying out the work.
Stewart specializes in lawn aeration, Dethatching (Power Raking), overseeding, fertilizing and lawn renovation. His goal is to help homeowners choose work that matches the actual condition of the lawn rather than automatically assuming every lawn needs the same service.
One Person. Direct Accountability.
- You communicate directly with Stewart.
- Stewart personally evaluates the information you provide about your lawn.
- Stewart performs the lawn work himself.
- Recommendations can be matched to the lawn rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
- Questions about the work go directly to the person who performed it.
A Turf Education That Started Long Before the Business
Stewart's turf-management education began years before he founded Aerating Thatching Co. His background combines formal study, training with experienced turf professionals, continuing education and decades of applying that knowledge to residential lawns.
Golf Course Construction & Design
Stewart began his formal turf education with a Golf Course Construction and Design course at Bellevue Community College, taught by Jerry Mackie.
Turf Management Studies
Stewart later majored in turf management at South Seattle Community College, expanding his understanding of turf care and management.
Clover Park Technical College
Stewart continued his turf education at Clover Park Technical College under the guidance of local golf course superintendents.
Aerating Thatching Co.
Stewart has applied his turf education and practical experience to residential lawn care through Aerating Thatching Co., serving Seattle-area homeowners since 2004.
Continuing Turf Education
Stewart has continued his education through Wilbur-Ellis University, State Turf Facilities, Soil First Academy and specialized Golf Course Applied Turf Grass Physiology Training.
Applying Turf Knowledge Where Homeowners Actually Need It
Formal education matters most when it helps make better decisions in the field. Stewart uses his training and experience to look at how the lawn surface, soil conditions, grass density and seasonal stresses work together before deciding what level of service makes sense.
Soil Compaction
Core Aeration can help open compacted soil by removing plugs, improving pathways for air and water into the lawn's root zone.
Thatch & Surface Buildup
Thatch is a layer of living and dead stems, roots and other organic material between the green grass and soil surface. When excessive, Dethatching (Power Raking) may be appropriate to open the lawn surface.
Thin or Weak Grass
When lawn density is part of the problem, overseeding can be paired with appropriate preparation and starter fertilizer rather than treating compaction alone.
More Complete Lawn Renovation
Lawns with heavier surface buildup, thinning or multiple problems may benefit from a more complete approach that combines several complementary services.
Stewart Doesn't Just Own the Company. He Does the Work.
For homeowners, the owner-operated model creates a simpler relationship. You are not explaining the lawn to one person and hoping the details make it to somebody else.
Stewart is personally involved from the initial request through the lawn service itself. That gives homeowners direct access to the person responsible for the work and allows recommendations to remain grounded in what the lawn actually needs.
Education First. Then the Right Level of Lawn Care.
Lawn care is not improved by automatically doing more work. Stewart's approach is to understand what the lawn is doing, explain the available options and match the service to the condition of the lawn.
Recommend What Fits
A reasonably healthy lawn may need less work than a thin or heavily thatched lawn. The service should fit the condition rather than the other way around.
Explain the Why
Homeowners should understand what a service is intended to accomplish and how it relates to the lawn problem they are trying to improve.
Keep Learning
Stewart continues to build on his formal turf education through professional training, field experience and continued study.
Travel, Fitness & Time in Thailand
Outside of work, Stewart is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast. During the lawn-care off-season, he spends time in Thailand exploring the country's culture, landscapes and spiritual traditions.
The video shown here was filmed during one of Stewart's visits to temples in Ban Pong, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. These annual trips give him time to recharge before returning to Seattle for another busy lawn-care season.
It is a glimpse at the person behind Aerating Thatching Co. when he is away from lawns, equipment and the day-to-day work of running the business.
Have a Question About Your Lawn? Ask Stewart.
If you are unsure whether your lawn needs Core Aeration, Dethatching (Power Raking), overseeding or a more complete renovation, start by telling Stewart what you are seeing. If you would rather research your options first, explore the current lawn services and decide which direction makes the most sense.