Aeration

Aeration is the process of punching small holes into the soil to relieve compaction and allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots more effectively. This gives your lawn room to breathe, grow, and recover from stress.

Over time, soil becomes compacted—especially in high-traffic areas or heavy clay soils. When the ground is too tight, it suffocates your grass. Water runs off instead of soaking in, and roots can’t grow deep enough to thrive.

You might need aeration if:

• Water pools on the surface or runs off
   
• Your lawn feels hard underfoot
   
• Grass looks thin, patchy, or struggles in heat
   
• Moss or weeds are starting to take over
   
• The lawn gets frequent use (kids, pets, sports)
   
• You’ve recently laid turf or had renovation work done

We tailor aeration to your lawn’s specific needs—whether that’s improving drainage, prepping for overseeding, or simply boosting grass health.

We check soil type, compaction level, thatch thickness, and root health to decide the best aeration method.

We offer different types of aeration based on the lawn’s condition and the season:

 1. Core (Plug) Aeration – Most effective

• Removes plugs of soil (10–75 mm deep)
   
• Relieves compaction and increases airflow
   
• Best for heavy clay soils or compacted lawns
   
• Recommended annually or during renovation
   

 Ideal for: Turf renovation, thick clay soils, improving nutrient absorption.

2. Solid-Tine Aeration

• Punches holes without removing plugs
   
• Less disruptive, good for regular maintenance
   
• Helps improve oxygen flow and water infiltration
   

 Ideal for: Lighter soils, general maintenance, or when surface disruption must be minimal.

•  Spring – Helps prepare the lawn for the growing season
   
• Autumn – Boosts recovery, encourages root growth before winter
   
• Avoid peak summer heat or waterlogged conditions

• Improves air, water, and nutrient flow to the roots
   
• Enhances drainage and reduces run-off
   
• Promotes deeper root growth
   
• Helps turf recover from compaction, drought, or traffic
   
• Creates ideal conditions for overseeding and fertilising
   
• Reduces thatch build-up over time