Core aeration is a lawn care service that involves pulling up cores of soil from your yard to loosen compacted soil and make it easier for nutrients and other resources to reach the roots of your grass in Georgia. It is considered one of the most beneficial lawn care services you can schedule, but there are some things to keep in mind. While this service is highly beneficial, there can be some cons to this service if it's not performed correctly or at the right time. Continue reading this blog to learn more about the pros and cons of core aeration!

What is core aeration?

Core aeration is the process of pulling up plugs or "cores" of soil from your lawn to loosen compacted soil and create passageways for essential resources such as water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. This service is highly beneficial because it helps prevent compaction due to heavy foot traffic, rainfall, and equipment use. Core aeration also reduces thatch buildup by allowing excess thatch to break down faster.

The Pros of Core Aeration

There are several benefits that come with having your lawn aerated. One of the biggest benefits is that it loosens compacted soil on your lawn. When your soil is compacted, it can be difficult for nutrients and other resources to penetrate the soil. What's more, the core aeration process also creates tiny holes in the soil. These holes can act as passageways that nutrients and other resources like water, air, and sunlight can use to make their way to the roots of your grass. When these nutrients and resources can easily access the roots of your grass, they will help your turf grow healthier and stronger.

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It is best to pair core aeration with overseeding because the holes created during the aeration process are the perfect place for seeds to fall into!

The Cons of Core Aeration

While core aeration is generally considered to be a great lawn care service, there are some potential downsides to keep in mind. For example, core aeration cannot be done at any time because it can actually do more harm than good to your lawn under certain conditions. In order for core aeration to be effective, it must be done at the right time. If you have warm-season grass, then you should schedule core aeration in the spring. If you have cool-season grass, then you should schedule core aeration in the fall. If you try to perform core aeration at the wrong time of year, then it can actually cause damage to your lawn because this process can be very invasive, and your lawn will need to be at its strongest for it to be able to endure the process.

Another con of core aeration is that after the service is completed, there will be a ton of soil cores littered across your lawn. While these cores will eventually break down and return the nutrients that they contain back to your soil, they can be considered unappealing and may temporarily bring down the curb appeal of your property.

Give us a call today to schedule our core aeration service!

At TurfXpert, we offer our core aeration service to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta, GA, and nearby areas. We offer this service in the spring to properties with warm-season grass and in the fall to properties with cool-season grass. What's more, we can also overseed your cool-season lawn after we have aerated it to increase the density and beauty of your lawn! Call us today at (833) 444-8873 to schedule our core aeration service!