Why is lawn aeration so useful?
One of the best solutions to bolster your lawn
Lawn aeration is one of the most beneficial cultivation practices for your lawn. Aeration, also known as coring, consists of extracting small cores of soil from your lawn. Here are the benefits related to this practice:
- Loosens compacted soil
- Improves soil structure
- Helps water and fertilizer better penetrate the soil
- Increases the lawn’s density
80% of our customers opt for lawn aeration in addition to our fertilization service
Lawn aeration in 3 questions
How do I know if my soil is compacted?
There are three easy ways to determine whether a soil is compacted. First, the presence of surface water often indicates soil compaction. Second, a sparse lawn is also often associated with very compacted soil. Finally, a lawn with a lot of weeds is probably also in need of aeration.
How can my lawn become denser?
With a better root system, the lawn can better access all the desired nutrients and therefore have more sustained growth. In addition, the grass will have more room to grow and spread naturally, and therefore, take the place of weeds.
When should you aerate your lawn?
We recommend that all our customers do one aeration per year in the fall to ensure that the soil is decompressed when the snow melts the following spring. It will be further able to absorb water and you will have noticeably better results. Aeration is one of the best cultivation practices available!
Want the chance to pay according to your satisfaction?
Opt for our cVert and cCurity packages which include our lawn aeration service!
cRenity
Includes aeration
- Granular spring fertilizer with green booster
- Summer liquid fertilizer
- Fall granular fertilizer with green booster
- Weed control
- Harmful insect inspection
- Harmful insect control (if needed)
- Technician’s recommendations
- Unlimited proactive service calls
- Pay according to your satisfaction the following year
- Aeration
- Soil amendment
- Bag of grass seeds
- Treatment of insects on and around the house
- White grub treatment
cVert
Inclut l’aération
- Granular spring fertilizer with green booster
- Summer liquid fertilizer
- Fall granular fertilizer with green booster
- Weed control
- Harmful insect inspection
- Harmful insect control (if needed)
- Technician’s recommendations
- Unlimited proactive service calls
- Pay according to your satisfaction the following year
- Aeration
- Soil amendment
- Bag of grass seeds
- Treatment of insects on and around the house
- White grub treatment
cCurity
Inclut l’aération
- Granular spring fertilizer with green booster
- Summer liquid fertilizer
- Fall granular fertilizer with green booster
- Weed control
- Harmful insect inspection
- Harmful insect control (if needed)
- Technician’s recommendations
- Unlimited proactive service calls
- Pay according to your satisfaction the following year
- Aeration
- Soil amendment
- Bag of grass seeds
- Treatment of insects on and around the house
- White grub treatment
For superior results, opt for the cCurity package
The cCurity package contains our overseeding service which is provided immediately after the aeration of your lawn.
Overseeding your lawn after aeration will improve your soil’s genetics. Indeed, the seeds will settle directly in the holes in your lawn and will germinate much more easily. It will increase your lawn’s density, which in turn will reduce the number of weeds present.
Discover our other services: lawn treatment, insect control treatment, soil amendment, white grub treatment and tree, hedge and shrub fertilization.
Did you know that cVert offers its lawn treatment services in most regions of Quebec? Trois-Rivières, Centre-du-Québec, Montreal, Gatineau, Quebec City, North Shore of Montreal, South Shore of Montreal, Sherbrooke.
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Learn more about lawn aeration
Lawn aeration is one of the most important services in lawn care. cVert offers two types of aeration: liquid aeration and mechanical aeration.
- Liquid aeration consists in the application of a soil regenerator, a natural solution that increases the amount of oxygen in the deep soil layers near the grass roots. This reduces soil compaction and improves the turf’s absorption of various nutrients.
- Mechanical aeration, also known as coring, is the traditional aeration method. It involves creating small holes or removing small cores of soil to improve the circulation of air, water and nutrients to the grass roots. This practice promotes less compacted soil and better health for your small lawn.
While mechanical aeration is usually done with a lawn aerator, which can be manual or motorized, liquid aeration involves only spreading product. Both techniques are substitutes, and our experts can recommend one or the other to suit your lawn!
Soil decompaction
Proper aeration breaks up soil compaction, allowing better circulation of oxygen, water and essential nutrients to the roots, which is crucial to keeping your green lawn healthy.
Stimulation of root growth
The passage of the aerator, or the spreading of soil regenerator, facilitates root access to the necessary oxygen and nutrients, promoting deeper rooting and the overall health of your healthy lawn.
Increased drought tolerance
Extracted soil cores, or increased oxygen in the soil, during aeration enable better absorption of rainwater, reducing drought stress and supporting the health of your lawn during the summer season.
Improved nutrient uptake
Aeration improves the soil’s absorption of nutrients, enabling better feeding of your lawn and encouraging a beautiful, dense green lawn.
Prevention of moss formation
By improving drainage and reducing compaction, aeration helps to counter conditions favorable to moss formation, contributing to the health and aesthetics of your green space.
We recommend aerating your lawn at least once a year, ideally during the active growth period in spring or autumn, to promote robust grass development and prevent soil compaction problems.
Dry, hard, compacted soil
Hard-to-pierce soil indicates excessive compaction, signaling the need for good aeration to restore the circulation of air and essential nutrients. This hardening of the soil also prevents efficient water infiltration, making your lawn vulnerable during dry, hot periods. Difficult penetration of the aeration tool can serve as a first indicator that your soil has become too dense.
Poor drainage
If water stagnates on your lawn after a rain, this indicates a drainage problem linked to compacted soil that would benefit from core aeration or liquid aeration. Not only can this affect the appearance of your garden, it can also encourage the development of fungal diseases caused by excessive moisture. Good aeration improves drainage, reducing the risk of water stagnation.
Poor grass growth
A sparse lawn or grass that struggles to grow can indicate a lack of access to essential nutrients, underlining the importance of regular aeration. When your lawn’s roots don’t receive the oxygen, water and nutrients they need to thrive, the result is stunted growth and a bald appearance. Aeration opens up the soil and facilitates the distribution of these vital elements.
Presence of moss
Moss often develops in compact, damp soil conditions. Aeration improves these conditions, promoting healthy lawns. The presence of moss can also indicate a lack of light and an unbalanced soil pH. Aeration, combined with a corrective input such as lime, can help reduce moss by creating a less hospitable environment for its development.
Frequent trampling
Areas subject to heavy foot traffic often require more frequent aeration to keep the soil in good condition and prevent compaction. Walkways, play areas or reception areas in your garden are subject to trampling that can severely compact the soil, limiting your lawn’s access to oxygen and water. Targeted aeration in these areas can greatly improve your lawn’s resilience and health in the face of heavy foot traffic.
Soil cores removed when aerating your lawn should be 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) deep to stimulate root growth and ensure proper circulation of air, water and nutrients. This depth helps reduce soil compaction, promotes deeper rooting and facilitates thatch removal. Effective aeration, by reaching the optimum depth, strengthens your lawn’s resilience, improves its access to essential nutrients, and creates an environment less conducive to disease and insect pests.
Liquid aeration can be an interesting option in certain situations. In areas where underground wires, pipes or integrated sprinkler systems are present, using a mechanical aeration method can be risky and potentially damaging. Liquid aeration, which does not require perforation or deep insertion into the ground, is therefore a safe alternative that avoids the risk of damaging these infrastructures.
Liquid aeration also ensures more even distribution! The treatment is applied in liquid form that diffuses easily, which is particularly useful for large areas where uniform coverage is difficult to achieve with conventional methods.
We recommend fertilizing your lawn after aeration to maximize nutrient penetration and promote healthy, vigorous grass growth, using fertilizers adapted to your lawn’s specific needs.
