Mechanical core aeration is the process of removing small cores of soil and thatch (the thin layer of organic

debris below the grass roots) from your lawn to deepen your lawn’s root system, improve drainage, and allow water, fertilizer, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil where they are needed most. Often performed in conjunction with overseeding, mechanical core aeration improves the appearance of your lawn and makes

it more resistant to conditions like disease, insects, drought, and heat stress. This creates ideal growing conditions to help your lawn grow lush and healthy!

It might have a fancy name, but mechanical core aeration is simple, and can make a huge difference in the health of your lawn. We use specially designed aeration equipment, which consists of a series of hollow coring tines. When these tines are rolled over the lawn, they puncture the soil, removing small soil plugs (or cores) and leaving small holes behind. The cores of soil and thatch that are pulled up by the machine are then left on the lawn because they contain beneficial microorganisms, which will help break down the rest of the thatch. The holes that are left throughout the lawn when the cores are removed allow air, nutrients, and water to reach the soil.

What Are The Benefits of Mechanical Core Aeration?

Regular aeration benefits your lawn in several ways:

• Reduce Soil Compaction: When performed annually, aeration reduces soil compaction, creating room for water, air, and nutrients to reach the root system.

• Reduce Thatch: Regular aeration helps reduce thatch, the layer of living and dead plant material that sits above the soil level. When thatch becomes too thick, it can restrict root development and harbor disease and pest activity.

• Enhance Deep Root System: Aeration encourages the development of a deep root system. A deeply rooted lawn will be much healthier and better able to withstand drought, disease, and insect stress.

• Combine with Overseeding: Overseeding, involves spreading grass seed over the lawn. When performed in conjunction with aeration, the seeds are able to fall into the holes and germinate, resulting in a thicker, healthier lawn.