Lawn Aeration

Aeration is a mechanical process that removes soil cores from your lawn and deposits them on the surface where they breakdown. The soil cores are 1/2″ diameter by 1-1 1/2″. The soil cores add beneficial soil microbes and organic matter to the surface that helps break down thatch. Aeration is a great way to access the root zone and prepare a seedbed for over-seeding.

Benefits of Aeration:

• Relieves soil compaction
• Breaks up dead grass and thatch layers
• Improves drainage and water penetration
• Stimulates root growth for healthier and stronger plants
• Increases tolerance to heat and drought stress
• Enhances fertilizer response

The best time to aerate is during the growing seasons of Spring and Fall.
Because acidic and compacted soil contributes to excessive thatch formation, we also recommend Lawn Dethatching and a Lime Application when we aerate a lawn. If your lawn is well used (such as by kids or pets), consider Aeration as frequently as twice per year to alleviate compaction.