Lawn Aeration Services

Grass roots need air, water and nutrients to grow thick, deep and strong. When soil becomes compacted, even slightly, it inhibit the flow of the essentials that support thicker, healthier turf growth. A layer of compacted soil just 1/4 to 1/2 inches thick can make a significant difference in the health and beauty of your lawn.1 Aeration creates holes down into the soil to alleviate compaction so air, water and nutrients can reach grass roots.

Deprived of their basic needs by compacted soil, lawn grasses struggle in stressful situations, such as heat and low rainfall, and lose their healthy, rich color. Grasses gradually thin and eventually die out completely, for lack of the oxygen, water and nutrients available just inches away. Even a single aeration session can open the avenue for these essentials to reach their mark and put your lawn back on an upward trend.

*ProGreen offers ONLY CORE AERATION.

How often should I aerate my lawn?

Experts recommend aerating a lawn at least once a year. If you haven’t aerated your lawn recently, or if it has a significant amount of thatch buildup, you may need to aerate it twice annually for a few years. Keeping up with a regular aeration schedule helps ensure the long-term health of your yard.

How long does it take to aerate a lawn?

The length of time it will take depends on the size of your lawn, the method, and if you DIY or hire a pro. If you hire a company to aerate a 10,000-square-foot lawn, it will take about 30 minutes. If you’re DIYing, it could take longer. Additionally, if you have a sloped or uneven lawn, this will also increase the time needed to safely aerate your soil.

When is the best time to aerate a lawn?

It’s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don’t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don’t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.

Is it worth it to aerate your lawn?

Almost all lawns can benefit from aeration, but not all lawns need aeration services. If your lawn has puddles of standing water, uneven grass growth, thinning grass, dries out quickly, or has a good amount of thatch, aeration is worthwhile. On the other hand, if your lawn is healthy and your soil isn’t too compact, you may be able to skip a year of aeration.

Should the cores that remain on the turf be removed?

No, the soil cores deposited on the lawn surface will naturally break down with mowing and by water. As the soil cores degrade they will distribute soil microorganisms which break down the thatch layer.