Core Aerating in Minnesota

What is Core Aeration?
Aeration, also referred to as core aeration, involves puncturing small holes in your lawn to address soil compaction and prevent the accumulation of excessive thatch. This process provides roots with the necessary space to breathe and assistance in accessing vital water, oxygen, and nutrients. 

Core aeration employs hollow tines that penetrate the ground, extracting small plugs of soil that are dispersed onto the lawn. Widely favored by lawn care professionals, core aeration effectively loosens the soil, granting root systems better access to nutrients and ensuring long-term soil enrichment. While core aeration may leave your yard dotted with small holes, these spaces will eventually be filled with denser, healthier grass.

Does my lawn need Core Aeration?
Almost all lawns can benefit greatly from Core Aeration. However, this service is particularly well-suited for lawns that are heavily compacted or endure heavy foot traffic (due to vehicles, equipment, pets, or children), lawns that haven't undergone aeration for an extended period, lawns with thinning or discolored grass, and lawns with heavy clay soil, hard soil, or severe thatch problems.
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When should I receive Core Aeration?
Optimal times for Core Aeration in the Twin Cities area are early spring or fall. West Metro’s healthiest lawns receive Core Aeration at both times!

Does West Metro Lawn & Snow offer Core Aeration?
Yes! Visit our contact page to request an estimate today!