Lawn Core Aeration

There are many benefits to aerating your lawn. Aeration is the process of removing small plugs of grass and soil from the ground creating new air spaces in the lawn allowing nutrients to absorb closer to the root thereby strengthening the root system.

Aeration also helps to decrease the build up of thatch. Thatch is the build up of dead roots, rhizomes and lawn clippings that have not been broken down between the surface of the soil, and the layer of grass. If this build up of thatch becomes too thick, it soaks up any moisture like a sponge and does not allow the roots to properly affix themselves into the soil. The root system is not able to get the necessary nutrients it needs to withstand changes in temperature and long-term good health. In addition, excessive thatch provides the breading ground for pests like insects and grubs, which will harm the lawn even further.

Aerating your lawn in the fall allows oxygen, fertilizers and pesticides to penetrate into the root system making it stronger and more resistant to the unpredictable weather the Midwest.

Lawn Aeration gives an excellent opportunity for lawn overseeding.