2023 Core Aeration Options

What is Lawn Aeration? What are the 2023 options?

What is Lawn Aeration?

Lawn aeration is the process of opening holes, tunnels or breaks in the soil to allow air, water and nutrients to pass down to lower areas of the lawn’s root system. Most clay soils need aeration service to relieve soil compaction that has been built up from traffic, mowing or rain/snow fall. When soil compaction is present you will be able to see standing water in spots of the lawn after irrigation or rainfall. You may also see dry spots or browning areas because the water has not penetrated the soil surface and was mostly evaporated into the air.

After a lawn aeration service is completed your soil will have holes, plugs or breaks in the soil to allow water, air and nutrients to travel deeper into the soil and deeper into the lawns root system.

What is Liquid Aeration?

Liquid aeration uses carbon substances to establish healthy bacteria and bring out better nutrient retention, water holding capacity, and healthier soil and grass. This service is also designed to loosen topsoil and encourage deeper rooting to allow for greater oxygenation of the root zone.

Advantages of Liquid Aeration:

No need to mark sprinkler systems, invisible pet fences, pop up drains, shallow cables and other underground lines.
No messy plugs.
Homeowners and their pets can go out on lawn immediately after application.
Liquid aeration can be done anytime during the growing season.
Liquid aeration covers the entire lawn.
Fragile grass in heavy shade areas is not damaged or torn up by the liquid aeration.
Liquid aeration can be done in areas with surface roots that may not be accessible with an aerator.

What is Core Aeration?

Deep Core Aeration is when a machine travels over your lawn area removing small 2-4 inch cores or “plugs” and leaving them on the lawn surface. Some people may see the cores as similar looking to animal or goose droppings, however they are simply a core of soil, lawn roots and grass blades. These cores will typically break down in 7-14 days.

Advantages of Mechanical Core Aeration:

If a lawn has HEAVY traffic and is severely compacted (commercial properties, ball fields, lawns that have vehicle traffic), the mechanical core aeration is a better option.
Sodded lawns with heavy thatch will see more benefits from mechanical core aeration

Questions, concerns, or just do not know where to start? Do not hesitate reaching out with any questions you may have.

Thank you!

-Your Lawn Doctor Crew

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