Lush Lawns by LawnSupport

 Core Aeration can significantly improve the health of your lawn.

Proper core aeration is vital to any lawn’s longevity.  The process involves perforating the soil with small, tubular holes, allowing water, air, and nutrients to penetrate down to the roots of the grass.  This stimulates the growth of new, deeper roots and breaks up the existing soil. 

 
Loosening up the soil via aeration opens up more surface area for new grass to grow.  The soil plugs create the perfect environment for new seeds to germinate.  The increased nutrient flow will also replenish the grass and promote deeper, stronger roots.  People notice considerable differences in lawn density and strength after proper core aeration.

Should I core aerate my lawn?

If your lawn has a faded color, thin or bare grass areas, or dirt patches, core aeration can bring it back to life. Also, if your lawn gets a lot of heavy use from your kids and pets or feels spongy and dry, chances are your soil is too compacted for proper nutrient flow. Compaction problems are also evident in homes that have been recently constructed. Often, the subsoil of new housing plots has been compacted significantly by heavy construction equipment. The new topsoil will look nice for a period, then fade from the inability to flourish.

How often should I aerate?

The general rule of thumb is once per year, at a specific time of season, depending on your soil type. Generally, warm-season turf types should be aerated in early spring/summer, and cold-season turf types should be aerated in the fall. We can help you identify your turf type and recommend the optimal time for core aeration.