Core Aeration – What Is It and Why Should You Do It?
Core aeration is a simple process that pulls small plugs of soil out of your lawn. This creates tiny holes that allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots more easily.
With our soft core aeration service, you get all the same great results as regular aeration — but the cores break down quickly and naturally. That means much less cleanup, and a better looking lawn.
Why It’s Great for Most Lawns:
Breaks up hard, compacted soil
Improves water drainage so rain soaks in instead of running off
Helps fertilizer work better and faster
Speeds up the breakdown of thatch and dead grass
Encourages deeper, stronger roots
The result? Your lawn becomes thicker, greener, and tougher. It handles summer heat and drought better, fills in thin spots faster, and bounces back quicker from damage.
Bottom line: Core aeration is one of the smartest, most effective things you can do to keep your lawn healthy and beautiful year after year.
Our Approach
We start with a walk-through to find compacted, thin, or heavy-thatch spots so we know where extra work is needed. Next, we systematically aerate the entire lawn, making sure every area is covered. Then we cross-aerate the problem spots (working in a second direction) for deeper, better results. Finally, we blow off all surfaces and leave instructions for best aftercare so your lawn heals quickly and stronger.
Do I Really Need to Aerate my Lawn?
Yes, probably — aeration is one of the best things you can do for your lawn. It breaks up compacted soil so roots grow deeper, lets water and fertilizer reach the root zone, and speeds thatch breakdown so grass breathes and absorbs nutrients. The result: a thicker, greener lawn that recovers faster from heat, drought, and heavy use.
Extra reasons to aerate
Reduces puddles and improves drainage so grass stays healthy, not waterlogged.
Helps seed establish after overseeding for faster, fuller repairs.
Boosts beneficial soil life (microbes and worms) that improve soil structure.
Lowers long-term maintenance: healthier turf needs less water, fertilizer, and repair.
Quick checks and timing
Try the screwdriver test: if it’s hard to push in, your soil is compacted.
Thatch over 1/2" is a sign to aerate.
Best time: late spring to early summer when Bermuda is actively growing.
Frequency: once in the spring, and in the fall helps all lawns; for those who really love their lawn, up to four visits can be completed in a single year.
Bottom line: If you want stronger roots, fewer bare spots, and better water and nutrient use, core aeration is a simple, high-impact investment.
How Much Does This Service Cost?
We offer flat rates you can pick when booking online by measuring your lawn:
Small (3,000–9,000 sq ft): $169
Medium (9,001–16,000 sq ft): $259
Large (15,000–25,000 sq ft): $309
Other (under 3,000 sq ft or over 25,000 sq ft, hard access, heavy thatch, or add-ons): custom quote — contact us
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