Professional Core Aeration Services in Twin Cities

Plugging away since 1988—that's how long Green Horizons has been committed to making your life easier and your lawn healthier. Providing timely core aeration services is one important way we deliver on that promise. We help your lawn breathe easier and grow greener through professional aeration that addresses the root cause of many lawn problems.

Simply put, core aeration is one of the most critical processes you can perform to help keep your lawn looking healthy and strong. We know this because the area's nicest golf course superintendents perform core aerations up to twice a year on fairways and greens. It is especially important for compact, heavy, or clay soils—which describes most Twin Cities properties.

Here's how it works: "Plugs" are mechanically pulled from your lawn, creating holes up to 2¾ inches deep throughout the property. Think of them as ventilation shafts and water catches for the organics that grasses depend on. This helps to reduce soil compaction that prevents roots from growing deeper and stronger. Minnesota's clay-heavy soils compact easily from foot traffic, mowing equipment, and freeze-thaw cycles, starving grass of oxygen and limiting water infiltration.

Our commercial aerators pull plugs that are ½ to ¾ inch in diameter, with multiple passes to ensure thorough coverage. We aerate when soil moisture is optimal—not too wet or too dry. The plugs left on the surface break down naturally within 2-3 weeks, returning organic matter to your lawn while the holes continue providing benefits for months.

From the beginning, we've been plugging away to deliver on our promise of healthier lawns and easier maintenance for you. Most Twin Cities lawns benefit from annual aeration in early fall when cool-season grasses are actively growing. Pair it with overseeding for maximum impact—seeds fall into aeration holes for excellent germination. It's one of the most critical things you can do, and we make it easy.