Core Aeration for Healthier Roots

Professional aeration removes soil compaction, allowing your lawn to breathe, absorb water and nutrients more effectively, and develop stronger root systems for long-term vitality.

Lawn mower on healthy green grass

40+

Years Experience

What is Core Aeration?

Core aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of soil from your lawn. This relieves soil compaction, creates channels for air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone, and promotes thatch breakdown. It's one of the most beneficial services you can provide for your lawn's health.

Improved Air Flow

Relieves soil compaction, allowing oxygen to reach grass roots more effectively.

Better Water Absorption

Creates channels for water to penetrate deeper into the soil, reducing runoff.

Stronger Roots

Encourages deeper root growth for more resilient, drought-tolerant lawns.

Why Aeration Matters

Over time, your lawn's soil becomes compacted from foot traffic, mowing equipment, and natural settling. Compacted soil prevents essential elements from reaching grass roots, leading to weak, thin, and disease-prone turf.

  • Reduces thatch buildup naturally
  • Enhances fertilizer effectiveness
  • Prepares lawn for overseeding
  • Improves drought resistance
  • Promotes thicker, healthier grass

When to Aerate

For cool-season grasses (common in Massachusetts), the best times are:

Early Fall (September-October)

Ideal timing - grass is actively growing

Early Spring (March-April)

Good alternative if fall was missed

Our Aeration Process

Professional, thorough service that maximizes results.

1

Assessment

We evaluate your lawn's condition and soil type to determine the best approach.

2

Core Removal

Professional equipment removes soil plugs in a systematic pattern.

3

Cleanup

Plugs break down naturally, adding organic matter back to soil.

4

Follow-Up

Recommendations for watering, fertilization, and overseeding.