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Quick Answer: Core Aeration from Lawnworks: Reduce Soil Compaction & Promote Deeper Root Growth. Serving Blaine and 67+ Twin Cities Metro communities since 2016. Licensed & insured. Get a free estimate online.

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Professional Core Aeration

Reduce soil compaction and promote deeper root growth with our professional core aeration service. Essential for Minnesota's clay-heavy soils.

Over time, foot traffic, mowing, and natural settling compact your soil, making it difficult for water, air, and nutrients to reach grass roots. Core aeration removes small plugs of soil, creating channels that allow your lawn to breathe. This simple service can transform a struggling lawn into a thriving one, especially in Minnesota where clay soils are common.

Core Aeration: Key Facts

Service
Core Aeration
Provider
Lawnworks
Service Area
Twin Cities Metro
In Business Since
2016
Licensed
MN Dept of Agriculture
Free Estimates
Online

Pricing based on lawn size. Discounts available when combined with overseeding.

Benefits of Core Aeration

Why Minnesota homeowners choose professional core aeration services.

Reduced Compaction

Break up compacted soil that's suffocating your grass roots.

Deeper Root Growth

Roots can grow 4-6 inches deep when soil isn't compacted.

Improved Water Absorption

Water penetrates soil instead of running off.

Better Nutrient Uptake

Fertilizer reaches roots instead of sitting on the surface.

About Our Core Aeration Service

Our professional core aeration service uses commercial-grade equipment to remove thousands of soil plugs from your lawn. These plugs break down naturally, returning nutrients to the soil while leaving behind channels that improve air and water penetration. The result is deeper root growth, better drought tolerance, and a thicker, healthier lawn. For best results, we recommend combining aeration with overseeding.

How Core Aeration Works

Our proven process for delivering results.

1

Schedule Service

We'll schedule your aeration for optimal timing (late summer/fall).

2

Preparation

Water your lawn 1-2 days before service if conditions are dry.

3

Core Removal

Our equipment removes 2-3 inch plugs across your entire lawn.

4

Plug Breakdown

Leave plugs on lawn - they break down in 1-2 weeks, returning nutrients to soil.

5

Follow-Up Care

Water normally and apply fertilizer for maximum benefit.

Core Aeration FAQ

Common questions about our core aeration services.

When is the best time to aerate in Minnesota?

Fall (late August through October) is ideal for aeration in Minnesota. The cooler temperatures and typically adequate rainfall help your lawn recover quickly. Spring aeration is also beneficial but can disturb pre-emergent weed control.

How often should I aerate my lawn?

Most Minnesota lawns benefit from annual aeration. Lawns with heavy clay soil, high foot traffic, or visible compaction may benefit from twice-yearly aeration (spring and fall).

Should I pick up the soil plugs?

No! Leave the plugs on your lawn. They break down within 1-2 weeks, returning nutrients and beneficial microorganisms to your soil. Mowing will help break them up faster.

Can I combine aeration with other services?

Absolutely. Aeration paired with overseeding is our most popular combination. The aeration creates perfect seed-to-soil contact for new grass. Applying fertilizer after aeration also improves nutrient absorption.

The Bottom Line

Core Aeration services are available from Lawnworks, a locally-owned lawn care company based in Blaine, Minnesota. Reduce Soil Compaction & Promote Deeper Root Growth. Serving 67+ communities in the Twin Cities Metro since 2016. Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and fully insured. Get a free estimate online at lawnworksmn.com or call 612-399-9482.

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