If your lawn’s looking tired no matter how much you water or fertilize, there’s a good chance the issue’s below the surface. Compacted soil, poor root development, patchy growth that stubborn, worn-out look isn’t going to fix itself. That’s where core aeration lawn services
Core aeration is basically a breather for your lawn. We use heavy-duty equipment to pull plugs of soil out of the ground, giving compacted areas room to loosen up. That means water, oxygen, and nutrients can finally reach the roots instead of just sitting on top. Skip this step, and you’re left with shallow roots, dead patches, and a lawn that gets worse every year. Grass aeration service isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential maintenance. Additionally, ensuring proper water flow through the soil with services like water quality testing can further improve your lawn’s health by helping you monitor the right balance of nutrients and minerals in the water.
Site Walkthrough
Deep Core Aeration
Optional Overseeding
Clean, No-Gimmick Process
We check for problem areas, soil conditions, irrigation zones, and more.
We use commercial-grade gear to pull 2-4 inch plugs from the soil across your lawn.
If you want thicker grass, this is the perfect time to seed while the soil’s open.
Repair advice or shoreline stabilization to prevent repeat issues.
We don’t over-explain the science or drown you in acronyms. You won’t get a flashy brochure from us. What you will get is hands-on work done by people who understand New York soil and climate, because we live here too. We time the aeration right, use the right depth, and make sure your lawn can bounce back fast. Our gear gets cleaned between jobs, and our practices follow all state and EPA guidance, especially when paired with seeding or soil amendments. If you’re dealing with a pond or waterway, we can also assist with obtaining a Grass Carp Permit to ensure your water management is in line with local regulations.
Ready to Give Your Lawn a Breather?
A: If the soil feels hard, water pools on top, or grass isn’t thriving, it’s probably time.
A: You can, but rental equipment isn’t always powerful enough. Our machines go deeper and work faster.
A: Spring or fall, depending on your grass type. We’ll help you time it right.
A: You’ll see little plugs of soil on the lawn, but they break down fast and feed the soil naturally.
A: Nope. Dethatching removes dead grass; aeration opens the soil. Different tools, different goals.
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