Aeration · Hamilton
Aeration done right in Hamilton
Aeration is arguably the single most valuable service for a Hamilton lawn. The heavy clay below the escarpment compacts under foot traffic until water runs off toward the storm drains instead of soaking in, and roots stay shallow and stressed. Core aeration pulls thousands of soil plugs to open channels for air, water, and feed to reach the root zone, and on Hamilton clay, the difference is dramatic.
We aerate in spring or fall when the clay is workable and the grass is actively growing, and we strongly recommend pairing it with overseeding to thicken the lawn and crowd out weeds. On compacted Mountain-top fill and lower-city clay alike, an annual aeration is the foundation of every lawn that actually turns the corner.
What’s included
- Deep core pull, not spike aeration
- Best paired with seeding and feeding
- Reduces thatch and surface runoff
- Spring and fall scheduling
How often should I aerate my Hamilton lawn?
On Hamilton’s heavy clay, once a year is ideal, and spring or fall is the right window. Clay compacts quickly under traffic, so an annual core aeration, paired with overseeding, keeps water and roots moving down into the soil instead of running off.