Core Aeration for Ottawa Lawns
Performed using professional-grade equipment that removes small plugs of soil throughout the lawn — relieving soil compaction so air, water, and nutrients can penetrate deeper into the root zone for improved overall lawn health.
What's included
- Full-property core aeration with professional-grade equipment
- Removes small plugs of soil to relieve compaction
- Allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone
- Extracted plugs left to break down naturally on the surface
- Especially beneficial for high-traffic areas and heavy clay soil
- Pairs with overseeding and fertilization for enhanced density
When we do it
Typically recommended once per year, most commonly in spring or fall, depending on lawn conditions.
Timing of service is based on seasonal conditions to ensure proper soil moisture and effectiveness of the treatment.
For optimal results, this service can be paired with overseeding and fertilization to further enhance lawn density and growth.
Healthier soil, stronger roots.
Core aeration is performed using professional-grade equipment that removes small plugs of soil throughout the lawn. This relieves soil compaction, allowing air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the root zone for improved overall lawn health.
By loosening compacted soil, aeration encourages stronger root development, enhances drainage, and promotes thicker, more resilient turf. It is especially beneficial for high-traffic areas or lawns with heavy clay soil.
Extracted soil plugs are left on the surface to naturally break down over time, returning valuable nutrients back into the lawn and improving soil structure. For optimal results, this service can be paired with overseeding and fertilization to further enhance lawn density and growth.
Aeration FAQ
When should I aerate?
Core aeration is typically recommended once per year, most commonly in spring or fall, depending on lawn conditions. Timing is based on seasonal conditions to ensure proper soil moisture and effectiveness of the treatment.
What happens to the soil plugs?
Extracted plugs are left on the surface to naturally break down over time, returning valuable nutrients back into the lawn and improving soil structure.
Should I combine aeration with overseeding?
For optimal results, core aeration can be paired with overseeding and fertilization to further enhance lawn density and growth. Results may vary based on weather, watering, and overall lawn condition; following the provided care instructions is important.
How often should it be done?
Once per year is typically recommended. Aeration is especially beneficial for high-traffic areas or lawns with heavy clay soil, where compaction builds up faster.
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Fall aeration slots fill fast — most Ottawa properties book by mid-August. Tell us your address and we'll confirm a date.