Professional Lawn Aeration in Metro Detroit
Core aeration relieves soil compaction, allowing your lawn to breathe. Using professional Stinger equipment, we extract deep, consistent cores - letting water, air, and nutrients reach the roots where they're needed most.
Benefits of Aeration
- Relieves soil compaction
- Improves water absorption and drainage
- Promotes deeper root growth
- Reduces thatch buildup
- Enhances fertilizer effectiveness
What is Core Aeration?
Core aeration is a mechanical process that uses hollow tines to remove small plugs (or "cores") of soil and thatch from your lawn. These plugs are typically 2-3 inches deep and about ½ inch in diameter, spaced 2-6 inches apart across your entire lawn.
Over time, soil becomes compacted from foot traffic, mowing, and natural settling. Compacted soil prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching grass roots - leading to thin, weak turf that's vulnerable to weeds, disease, and drought stress.
By creating thousands of small holes in your lawn, aeration opens channels for essential elements to penetrate deep into the root zone. The result? A healthier, more resilient lawn that looks better and withstands stress.
Our Aeration Services
Choose the aeration option that best fits your lawn's needs. Both services use our professional Stinger equipment.
1-Pass Aeration
Single complete pass across your entire lawn. Ideal for annual maintenance on healthy lawns with moderate foot traffic.
- Annual maintenance
- Good soil conditions
- Regular upkeep
2-Pass Aeration
Two complete passes in different directions for twice the soil penetration. Perfect for compacted lawns that need extra attention.
- Heavy compaction relief
- Clay soil treatment
- Lawn restoration
Our Aeration Process
Lawn Assessment
We evaluate your lawn's condition, soil type, and any problem areas before starting.
Your Prep
You mark sprinkler heads and obstacles before we arrive. We navigate around them carefully.
Core Aeration
Using professional Stinger equipment, we extract deep, consistent cores across your entire lawn.
Aftercare Guidance
We provide watering and care instructions to maximize the benefits of aeration.
When Should You Aerate Your Lawn?
In Michigan, the best time to aerate cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass) is during their peak growth periods:
Spring Aeration
April - May
Spring aeration helps lawns recover from winter compaction. Combined with overseeding, it can quickly transform your lawn for summer enjoyment.
Fall Aeration
August - October
Cooler temperatures and increased moisture help grass recover quickly. Combined with overseeding, fall aeration prepares your lawn for the following spring.
Signs Your Lawn Needs Aeration
- Water runs off instead of soaking in
- Soil feels hard and dense when you push a screwdriver into it
- Thick thatch layer (more than ½ inch)
- Grass looks thin, stressed, or has bare patches
- Heavy foot traffic or clay soil
Aeration FAQs
Aeration Services Throughout Metro Detroit
Professional lawn aeration in these communities and beyond.
Lawn Aeration in Metro Detroit
Orchard Lawn Solutions
Family-owned lawn treatment specialists
Service Area
Metro Detroit, Michigan
Oakland & Wayne Counties
Call or Text
(248) 226-0798Schedule Your Lawn Aeration
Give your lawn the air it needs to thrive. Get a free quote today.