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Over time, foot traffic, mowing, and heavy Florida rain pack down your soil. Compacted soil keeps water, air, and nutrients from reaching the roots — and no amount of fertilizer fixes that if the roots can't breathe.
Watch for these signs
Water pools or runs off instead of soaking in. The grass feels spongy or thin in high-traffic spots. A screwdriver is hard to push into the soil. The lawn looks tired even with regular care. Or it's simply been a couple of years since the last aeration.
Why it works
Core aeration pulls small plugs of soil out of the lawn, opening channels for air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone. Roots grow deeper, the lawn thickens, and it holds up far better to heat and drought.
It's one of the highest-impact things you can do for a struggling lawn — ask us whether yours is due.