Aeration
Aeration keeps your lawn healthy by relieving compaction from foot traffic. Compaction from foot traffic leads to a thin, poorly-draining lawn. Though you can aerate anytime spring through fall, aerating in the fall works well because we can overseed and apply a fall fertilizer high in phosphorus that will support root growth.
Core Aeration
Core aeration/plugging is the most common form of aeration. Maintenance includes a machine removing plugs of soil from the lawn which allows air, water, and nutrients to get into the root systems.
Core aeration leaves little plugs of soil on your lawn which may look unappealing. However, it’s best to leave them as the plugs dissolve within about two weeks and actually help your soil.
