What is lawn aeration, you ask? Aeration is the act of perforating the soil and taking out small cores about 1” thick by 3” deep. This benefits your lawn by alleviating soil compaction which allows for air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots so they can grow deeper and thicker. Typically, aeration occurs every year to every 2 years in the fall, and it is often coupled with overseeding/seeding and a simple starter fertilizer. Aerating in the fall, followed by seeding, allows for the roots to take hold and grow to prepare for new growth in the spring.