Why is this necessary?

The controlled removal of the small soil cores has many benefits. It allows fertilizer, water and air to quickly reach the root zone of your grass. Both drought and heavy rain stress your grass. During drought conditions, aeration helps water reach thirsty roots. When rain is heavy, it allows air to penetrate and help dry up excess moisture. Core aeration creates healthy roots and thicker, more beautiful lawns.

Core aeration helps your lawn in many ways:

· Improves air exchange in the soil · Allows moisture to reach the roots · Allows fertilizer to reach the roots · Improves root growth · Reduces soil compaction · Improves stress tolerance · Helps to break down thatch

When should lawns be aerated?

Annual aeration is most beneficial to lawns. Lawns growing on heavy clay or subsoils, and lawns exposed to intense use benefit from aeration twice each year. Aeration can be done spring or fall. Fall aeration is preferable as new root development is more prevalent at this time of year and continues through most of the winter. If you have not had your lawn aerated in the last couple of years then you should aerate twice the first year (spring & fall).

Why hire Lawn-Tek to aerate my lawn?

While there are other companies that may provide this service, most will only Aerate your lawn in one direction. Lawn-Tek double Aerates each lawn, in some instantsence we have been known to even make three or four passes. We will do what ever it takes to insure proper penetration of the soil. When we are finished, you will see more holes in your lawn compared to other companies. You will also see a better lawn as the result of the extra time we take to make sure the job is done right.