Aeration Service $65
Lawn Aeration
It’s commonly called “core aeration” in the lawn service industry.
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Why Aerate?
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Removing small cores of soil from your lawn reduces soil compaction and promotes root growth for healthier grass!
What is Aeration?
Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve natural soil aeration. It’s commonly called “core aeration” in the lawn service industry, and you may have heard of it as soil cultivation (coring, spiking, and slicing). Most homeowners simply call it aeration.
Why is Lawn Aeration Necessary?
Compact soil prevents grass from establishing a healthy root system and keeps water and fertilizer from reaching the roots.
In most home lawns, fertile topsoil may have been removed or buried during excavation of the basement or footings, forcing grass to grow in the subsoil that is more compact, higher in clay content, and less likely to sustain a healthy lawn.
Walking, playing, and mowing will compact soil and stress lawns. Rain and irrigation further compact the soil, reducing large air spaces where roots readily grow. Compaction is greater on heavy clay soils than on sandy soils, and it is greatest in the upper 1 to 1 1/2 inches of soil.
Aeration can help relieve soil compaction, allowing your grass to grow deeper roots and make better use of water and fertilizer, making your lawn look healthy and beautiful.