Aeration Service to Improve Lawn Health and Strength in Birmingham, MI

We recommend aerating your lawn once a year to reduce soil compaction caused by regular use, mowing, and environmental stress. For most lawns in this area, annual aeration is sufficient. However, if your yard has clay-heavy soil or experiences frequent use from kids and pets, aerating twice a year — once in the spring and again in the fall — can be highly beneficial. This process helps water, oxygen, and nutrients penetrate the soil more effectively, supporting deeper roots and a stronger, healthier lawn.

Core aeration extracts tiny plugs of soil, known as "cores," from the turf. This method efficiently lessens soil compaction and creates pathways for air and water to reach the roots. In contrast, spike aeration merely pokes holes into the ground using solid spikes. While this can offer some immediate relief, spike aeration sometimes makes compaction worse around the created holes. For sustained lawn vitality and significant improvements in soil composition, core aeration stands out as the more effective and professional technique.