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Core aeration that lets compacted clay soil breathe

Pulling small plugs from the lawn opens the soil so water, air and nutrients reach the roots.

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Core Aeration

Middle Tennessee yards sit on heavy clay that compacts under foot traffic, mowing and construction. Compacted soil sheds water, starves roots of air and makes lawns thin and weak.

Core aeration removes small plugs of soil, creating channels for water, air and fertilizer. The right time depends on grass type: cool-season fescue in early fall, warm-season bermuda and zoysia in late spring or early summer. Pairing aeration with overseeding is one of the best things you can do for a tired Nashville lawn.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Right timing for your grass

Fall for fescue, late spring to early summer for bermuda and zoysia.

02

Proper plug depth

Machines set to pull real cores, not just poke holes.

03

Overseeding option

Seed goes down right after aeration so it meets bare soil.

04

Watering and care tips

Simple instructions for the weeks after.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Mark the obstacles

    We locate sprinkler heads and hidden hazards.

  2. 2

    Aerate the lawn

    Multiple passes pull cores across the whole yard.

  3. 3

    Seed and feed

    Overseed and fertilize if you want the full renewal.

FAQ

Common questions about core aeration

What happens to the plugs?

They break down on the surface within a couple of weeks and return nutrients to the lawn.

How often should I aerate?

Once a year is common for compacted clay lawns, and every couple of years may be enough for healthy turf.

Should I water before aeration?

Moist soil, not soaked and not dry, lets cores pull cleanly. We advise on timing when we schedule.

Related services

Often planned together

Lawn Overseeding OverseedingThicken thin lawns with the right seed at the right time.Learn more Dethatching & Power Raking DethatchingPower raking to clear a smothering thatch layer.Learn more Lawn Fertilization Lawn FertilizationA seasonal fertilizer program for thick, green turf.Learn more

Service areas

Nashville and the cities all around it

From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see how we care for lawns in your part of Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Antioch Arrington Bellevue Brentwood Clarksville College Grove Columbia Cookeville Dickson Fairview Franklin Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Hermitage La Vergne Lebanon Madison Mt. Juliet Murfreesboro Nolensville Shelbyville Smyrna Spring Hill Springfield Thompson's Station White House

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Let us help with your core aeration

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