Aerating
Professional core aeration services to relieve soil compaction and improve water, air, and nutrient penetration to grass roots.
Professional Lawn Aeration Services
Aeration is one of the most beneficial treatments for your lawn. Over time, soil becomes compacted from foot traffic, equipment, and natural settling. Compacted soil restricts water, air, and nutrient penetration to grass roots. Core aeration removes small plugs of soil, allowing roots to breathe and grow deeper.
Why Aeration Matters
Core aeration provides numerous benefits:
- Relieves soil compaction
- Improves water penetration and reduces runoff
- Enhances air exchange in the root zone
- Promotes deeper root growth
- Improves fertilizer and nutrient uptake
- Reduces thatch accumulation
- Helps lawns recover from stress
Our Aeration Services
Core Aeration
We use specialized equipment that removes small plugs of soil (typically 2-3 inches deep and 0.5-0.75 inches in diameter). This creates channels for water, air, and nutrients to reach grass roots. The plugs left on the surface break down naturally within 2-3 weeks.
Timing
The best time for aeration depends on your grass type:
- Fall (September-October): Ideal for cool-season grasses common in central Washington
- Spring (April-May): Also effective for cool-season grasses
- Summer: We do aerate in the summer to help get water into the soil, which is especially beneficial during hot, dry periods
We recommend aerating your lawn at least once per season and suggest a 2nd aeration during the season for optimal results.
Post-Aeration Care
After aeration, we recommend:
- Overseeding to fill in any thin areas (seeds fall into aeration holes)
- Fertilization to support recovery and growth
- Proper watering to help the lawn recover
- Avoiding heavy traffic until plugs break down
What to Expect
Property Assessment
We evaluate your lawn's condition and compaction level
Service Scheduling
We schedule aeration at the optimal time for your grass type
Professional Treatment
We use core aeration equipment to remove soil plugs
Cleanup
Soil plugs remain on the surface (they break down naturally)
Follow-Up Recommendations
We provide guidance on post-aeration care
For more information, please call us at (509) 663-8670
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Professional aerating services throughout Wenatchee and surrounding communities