Core Aeration for Healthy Lawns

A lawn care technique that involves using equipment with hollow tines to puncture the soil, removing small soil plugs called cores.

Small soil plugs removed from the lawn during core aeration, containing beneficial microorganisms.

A layer of dead grass and organic matter that can prevent water and nutrients from reaching the soil.

Holes left in the soil after removing cores during core aeration, allowing air, nutrients, and water to reach the soil.

The process of spreading grass seeds over a lawn, often done in conjunction with core aeration for better seed germination.

Improving drainage helps prevent water from pooling on the lawn, which can lead to disease and insect damage.

Aerating your lawn reduces compaction, creating space for water, air, and nutrients to reach the root system.

Thick layers of thatch can restrict root development and create a favorable environment for pests and diseases.

Aerating your lawn encourages deeper root growth, making it healthier and more drought-resistant.

Typically, aerating your lawn once a year is sufficient. However, heavily compacted or thatchy lawns may require aeration twice a year (spring and fall).

Even healthy lawns benefit from annual aeration to maintain long-term health.