Core Aeration

Compacted soil and heavy thatch are the two biggest obstacles to a beautiful lawn. They tend to suffocate grass plants by preventing air, water, and nutrients from reaching the root zone. This means your lawn looks less than satisfactory in spite of adequate fertilization, water, and tender loving care! Aeration opens up the thatch and helps relieve compaction. It should be a regular part of your annual lawn maintenance program. Aeration is accomplished by the use of a machine equipped with cylinder-like spoons designed to penetrate and shatter the soil. Half inch diameter plugs of thatch and soil are actually pulled from the ground during this process. The plunging action of the spoons into the ground opens up the soil - allowing the grass plants to breathe and promoting deeper, healthier roots.

University Tests Show:
• Aeration plus proper care increases your germination 75-80%.
• The removal of soil cores allows water, oxygen, and fertilizer to penetrate into the root zone better.
• Core aeration relieves soil compaction. This helps establish better root systems for a greener, healthier lawn.
• Core aeration helps reduce thatch by more soil-thatch contact. This allows the thatch to break down naturally through micro organism activity.

The Major Benefits of Aeration:
• Increases air, water, and nutrient movement to the root zone
• Intensifies decomposition of thatch
• Helps relieve soil compaction
• Stimulates new growth
• Improves drainage
• Provides a better environment for overseeding
• Increases the effectiveness of applied fertilizers and control products
• Incorporates organic matter into the soil
• Increases tolerance to heat and cold

All this adds up to a healthier lawn!