Core Aeration
Compacted soil suffocates roots. Core aeration opens the lawn back up, and it pairs perfectly with overseeding.
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- Serving all 50 states
- Open 7 days, 9am-5pm CT
Every season of mowing, foot traffic, rain, and backyard games slowly packs down the soil under your lawn. Compacted soil sheds water instead of absorbing it, starves roots of oxygen, and leaves turf thin no matter how much you feed it. Core aeration is the reset button. A machine pulls thousands of small soil plugs, opening channels for water, air, and nutrients to reach the root zone.
It's one of the highest-impact things you can do for a struggling lawn. It's also the ideal moment to overseed, since seed falls into the open holes and germinates in protected pockets.
What's included
- Full-lawn core aerationMachine aeration pulling 2 to 3 inch soil cores across the entire turf area.
- Sprinkler and utility flaggingWe flag sprinkler heads and shallow lines before running the aerator.
- Double-pass problem areasHeavily compacted zones like paths, play areas, and dog runs get extra passes.
- Optional overseedingQuality seed matched to your existing turf, spread right after aeration.
- Optional starter feedingA root-focused feeding to push new seed and freshly opened turf.
- Aftercare guidanceSimple watering and mowing instructions for the weeks that follow.
Why it's worth it
Water soaks in, not off
Aerated soil absorbs rain and irrigation instead of shedding it into the street.
Deeper, tougher roots
Roots follow the open channels downward and build real drought resistance.
Thatch breakdown
The soil cores left on the surface recolonize thatch with microbes that decompose it.
Overseeding that works
Seed-to-soil contact in aeration holes beats scattering seed on hard ground, every time.
Simple from start to finish
Evaluate and flag
We check compaction and thin areas, then flag sprinklers and shallow utilities.
Aerate
Full coverage with a core aerator, double-passing compacted zones.
Seed and feed (optional)
Overseed and starter-feed right after, while the soil is open.
When should a lawn be aerated?
The best window is when your grass is actively growing and can recover fast: early fall or spring for cool-season lawns, late spring into early summer for warm-season turf. Most lawns benefit from annual aeration. High-traffic or clay-heavy lawns sometimes warrant twice a year.
Leave the soil plugs on the lawn. They look untidy for a week or two, then break down and feed the turf. If you're overseeding, keep the seedbed lightly moist for the first few weeks.
One call gets you a free quote
No forms, no waiting. Call us any day between 9am and 5pm Central. We'll ask a few quick questions about your yard and give you an exact, no‑obligation price on the spot.
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- Open 7 days, 9am-5pm CT
- Serving all 50 states
Core Aeration FAQs
Is there lawn aeration near me?
Yes. Our crews aerate lawns for homeowners in every state. Call +1 (844) 226-0632 with your address and we'll confirm coverage, recommend the right timing for your grass type, and give you a price.
What are the little soil plugs left on my lawn?
Those are the cores the aerator pulls, and you should leave them. They break down within a couple weeks and return soil microbes and nutrients to the turf. Raking them up throws away part of the benefit.
How often should I aerate?
Once a year works for most lawns. Lawns with heavy clay soil, lots of foot traffic, or visible thinning may benefit from spring and fall aeration until the soil recovers.
Should I overseed at the same time?
If your lawn is thin, absolutely. Aeration is the single best moment to overseed because seed falls into the holes and gets ideal seed-to-soil contact. We can bundle seed and starter feeding into the visit.
What do I need to do before and after?
Before: tell us about anything shallow we should know about, like invisible fence wire or private lines. We flag sprinkler heads ourselves. After: water as directed, mow normally, and leave the plugs to break down.
Pairs well with
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