Aeration is one of the most important procedures in maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn. Aeration prevents soils from becoming overly compacted. Compacted soils reduce drainage, increase runoff, and inhibit root growth. Aeration allows vital nutrients, water, and air to penetrate the soil and access the root zone. Loose soil allows the roots to dig deeper into the soil because they are receiving the proper amount of air, water, and nutrients. Deep digging roots tolerate stress and drought better than shallow roots. Aeration is also great at preparing the soil for over seeding. Due to the high clay content in Piedmont soils, an aeration should be performed at least once per year. Warm season grasses should be aerated in late spring/early summer and cool season grasses in the fall. Aeration is an essential process for maintaining a healthy lawn.

A double aeration is the same as an aeration except our technician will make two passes over the lawn. This is recommended for people with severely compacted lawns or those that are attempting to overseed a lawn.