CORE AERATION

Aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve natural soil aeration. It’s commonly called “core aeration” in the lawn service industry, and you may have heard of it as soil cultivation (coring, spiking and slicing). Most homeowners simply call it aeration. Core aeration can help make your lawn healthier and reduce its maintenance requirements through these means:

Improved air exchange between the soil and atmosphere

Enhanced soil water uptake

Improved fertilizer uptake and use

Reduced water runoff and puddling

Stronger turfgrass roots

Reduced soil compaction

Enhanced heat and drought stress tolerance

Improved resiliency and cushioning

Enhanced thatch breakdown