Fertilizing, watering, and mowing are viewed as essential for your lawn’s health. An equally important component of a lush and healthy lawn is core aeration.

Aerations pull cores of soil & fully rooted grass out to create space for new grass to grow while naturally overseeding. The pockets created allow for nutrients, water, and oxygen to enter the soil. This helps the grass deepen its root systems and makes fertilizer more effective for a thicker and more drought-resistant lawn.

A thick and healthy lawn is the key to weed prevention. When grass is thick, there’s less room for weeds to take root and they are not able to compete as well. When you apply weed killer to a lawn, oftentimes weeds come back in those same spots. This is because the grass is thin there and weeds like to grow in thin areas with less competition. If your lawn is especially thin or if you have large bare spots, pair your aeration with an overseeding. The grass seed loves the soil contact and will typically take better with aeration. If you’re looking to end the cycle of weed control, aerating your lawn every few years is the key!

Aerating your lawn is typically recommended yearly or bi-yearly. It can vary based on the weather conditions and the way you use your lawn. Soil naturally becomes compacted with time. Things like long stretches of dry weather, mowing, or just use as you enjoy the space can all lead to soil compaction and can affect your grass’ ability to grow. You are more likely to need aeration during hot, dry years or if you have heavy equipment on your lawn. We also recommend aeration and overseeding to anyone using weed control on their lawn. This will help with weed prevention and will fill in the bare spots left by dying weeds.

If this sounds like your lawn and you’d like to get a free quote on an aeration, click here. We also offer Non-Mechanical microbial aerations for those who prefer the process done without the use of the aeration machine.

If you would like to learn more about aerations, read more here.