COCO TREE SERVICE
Municipal Vegetation Management
Soil Health

Core Aeration Services

Relieve soil compaction and give your lawn room to breathe. Core aeration is the foundation for a healthier, more resilient lawn that can better absorb water, nutrients, and oxygen.

Core Aeration Services
The Foundation of Lawn Health

Why Your Lawn Needs Core Aeration

South Florida’s sandy soils might seem like they’d drain well, but foot traffic, lawn equipment, and environmental factors cause compaction that restricts root growth and reduces the soil’s ability to absorb water and nutrients.

Core aeration uses specialized equipment to remove small plugs of soil, creating channels that allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep into the root zone. The result? Stronger roots, better drought tolerance, and a thicker, healthier lawn.

Signs your lawn needs aeration:

  • Water pools or runs off instead of soaking in
  • Soil feels hard when you walk on it
  • Grass looks thin or stressed despite fertilizing
  • Thatch layer exceeds ½ inch
  • High-traffic areas show wear patterns

Our Aeration Services

Professional aeration services designed to maximize lawn health and performance.

Core Aeration

Mechanical removal of soil plugs to relieve compaction and create channels for air, water, and nutrient penetration into the root zone.

Dethatching

Remove excessive thatch buildup that prevents water and nutrients from reaching the soil. Often combined with aeration for best results.

Aeration + Overseeding

Combine aeration with overseeding for maximum germination. Seeds fall into aeration holes for perfect soil contact and protection.

Topdressing

Apply quality organic matter or sand after aeration to improve soil structure, fill aeration holes, and enhance drainage.

Soil Amendment

Post-aeration application of gypsum, lime, or sulfur to correct soil chemistry issues and improve nutrient availability.

Annual Programs

Scheduled annual or semi-annual aeration programs to maintain optimal soil health year after year. Ideal for high-traffic lawns.

Benefits of Core Aeration

Deeper Root Growth

Aeration allows roots to grow deeper into the soil, creating a more drought-tolerant and resilient lawn.

Better Water Absorption

Water penetrates to the roots instead of running off or pooling. Reduces irrigation needs and water waste.

Enhanced Fertilizer Uptake

Nutrients reach the root zone more effectively, making your fertilizer investment work harder for you.

Give Your Lawn Room to Breathe

Schedule your core aeration service today and see the difference healthy soil makes for your lawn.