Of all the different things done to build and keep a lawn healthy and thick, aeration (or core cultivation) is second only to fertilizing. Aeration opens the soil to allow air, water, and fertilizer to reach the root zone of the turf. It also reduces thatch and "softens" the soil. You can think of aeration as the "secret" ingredient that helps make everything else done on your lawn deliver the best possible results.

HOW AERATION WORKS TO KEEP THATCH UNDER CONTROL 

Thatch is natural. And when it's kept under control, it's a beneficial part of your lawn. Thatch is the layer of organic matter made up of dead and living stems, blades and roots that builds up on any well-maintained lawn. A small amount of thatch is a natural part of a growing lawn. But when it gets over one-half inch thick, thatch becomes a problem. Heavy thatch harbors insects and is a breeding place for diseases.

Aeration removes thousands of "plugs" of soil and deposits them above the thatch. These plugs "melt" back into the lawn and mix with the thatch. This speeds up the process of thatch decomposition, and helps keep it under control.

A heavy thatch layer can contribute to serious insect, disease or drought damage, requiring renovation. With regular aeration, thatch can usually be kept under control and seldom becomes a serious lawn threat.

Many soils (especially heavy clays) become hard or compacted over time. The small and tightly packed soil particles have little space between them for water, air and roots. Aeration lets the soil expand, and the space between soil particles is increased. Lawn roots, water and air can all penetrate deeper in looser, more open soil. With regular aeration, the soil becomes "softer" and your lawn is healthier and thicker as a result.

10,000 "GROWTH ZONES" CREATE PERFECT SPOTS FOR SEED TO GERMINATE

When aeration cores are pulled, the thatch "barrier" is broken and soil is exposed. This creates an excellent opportunity to further thicken the lawn with overseeding. 

Whenever your lawn is seeded, it's important to put the seed in good contact with the soil. By breaking through the thatch, aeration allows grass seed to make good soil contact.

When seed lodges in the soil from the aeration cores or in the core holes left in the lawn, the rate of germination is much higher and your overseeding is more successful.

WITH OR WITHOUT SEED: AERATION WORKS
 

Aeration is used as an essential part of cultural programs on golf and sports turf around the world. For the same reasons, making aeration a part of your annual lawn program - alone or with seeding - is a highly recommended way to help maintain and improve your lawn.

PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU HAVE UNDERGROUND SPRINKLERS OR AN INVISIBLE FENCE.  AERATION WILL BREAK INVISIBLE FENCES, SO THEY WILL NEED TO BE MARKED.