Core Aeration

Compacted soil reduces the ability of roots to expand and absorb nutrients. The “coring” operation pulls half inch diameter cores or plugs of soil from the earth and deposits them on the lawn surface. These cores quickly break down (approximately 1-2 weeks), and the holes made by the aerating machine gradually fill in. This process allows 2 to 3 inches of topsoil to be loosened so that roots can grow out and deep. Thatch and debris that line the surface of your lawn, which hinders fertilizer intake and weed control, are partially broken down in the plug deterioration process.