A thick, healthy lawn doesn’t happen by accident—it starts below the surface. Over time, soil becomes compacted from foot traffic, mowing, pets, and weather conditions. When this happens, air, water, and nutrients struggle to reach your grass roots, leading to thin growth, bare patches, and poor overall lawn health.

At Rene & Sons Landscaping, we provide professional lawn aeration services designed to restore soil balance, strengthen root systems, and help your lawn thrive throughout the growing season. Our aeration programs are tailored specifically to lawns in Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, and Surrounding communities,  where soil compaction is common.

Lawn aeration is the process of removing small cores—or plugs—of soil from your lawn to improve airflow, water absorption, and nutrient penetration. These openings allow essential elements to reach the root zone, where grass growth begins.

Unlike surface-level treatments, aeration addresses the underlying issues beneath your lawn, making it one of the most effective lawn care services available.

Soil compaction is one of the most common causes of poor lawn performance. When soil is tightly packed, roots struggle to expand, water pools on the surface, and fertilizer becomes ineffective.

• Improves oxygen flow to grassroots

• Enhances water absorption and drainage

• Increases fertilizer effectiveness

• Encourages deeper, stronger roots

• Reduces thatch buildup

• Promotes thicker, greener turf

Aeration helps lawns recover from heat stress, drought, and heavy use, making it a critical part of any long-term lawn care program.

Many homeowners don’t realize their lawn needs aeration until visible damage occurs. Common warning signs include:

• Water pooling after rain

• Thin or patchy grass

• Hard, compacted soil

• Poor results from fertilization

• Heavy foot or pet traffic

If your lawn shows any of these symptoms, aeration can dramatically improve its health and appearance.

We use core aeration, the most effective and industry-recommended aeration method.

We assess soil condition, turf type, traffic patterns, and problem areas to determine the best aeration approach for your lawn.

Our commercial-grade equipment removes evenly spaced soil plugs, ensuring consistent coverage and optimal results across your entire lawn.

The soil plugs are left on the surface to naturally decompose, returning nutrients back into the soil and improving soil structure.

Timing plays a major role in the effectiveness of aeration.

Fall is the most popular time for aeration because it supports root development before winter and prepares lawns for spring growth.

Spring aeration helps lawns recover from winter compaction and pairs well with overseeding and fertilization.

Our team will recommend the best timing based on your lawn’s condition and seasonal weather patterns.

Aeration creates the perfect environment for overseeding by allowing grass seed to fall directly into the soil.

• Fills in bare or thinning areas

• Improves lawn density

• Introduces stronger grass varieties

• Naturally reduces weed growth

This combination is one of the fastest ways to transform a tired lawn.

Fertilizer applied to compacted soil often stays on the surface or washes away. Aeration allows nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil, improving absorption and maximizing the effectiveness of fertilization programs.

Our aeration services are ideal for:

• Single-family homes

• Townhomes and HOAs

• New construction lawns

• Mature, established lawns

No matter the lawn size, we deliver professional, consistent results.

• Locally owned and operated

• Experienced, uniformed professionals

• Commercial-grade equipment

• Honest recommendations

• Reliable scheduling and communication

We treat every lawn as if it were our own.

No. Aeration is safe and beneficial. Your lawn may look messy briefly but recovers quickly.

Most residential lawns are completed in under an hour.

Yes. Watering supports recovery and promotes root growth.

Improved drainage is immediate, with thicker grass appearing within weeks.

A healthier lawn starts below the surface. Lawn aeration is one of the most effective ways to improve grass health, reduce stress, and achieve long-lasting results.

📞 Contact Rene & Sons Landscaping today to schedule your professional lawn aeration service.