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Liquid & Core Aeration
Stop surface-level watering. Build the deep, strong roots that only aeration can provide right here in the Triangle.
Aeration
Lawn love is poking a few holes.
Healthy lawns need room to breathe. Triangle Lawn Care offers both core and liquid aeration, helping loosen compacted North Carolina soil so air, water, and nutrients can reach deep into the root zone. Our liquid aeration treatment is the cleaner, smarter choice for most lawns so no plugs or mess, just improved soil structure and healthier turf from the ground up.
For cool-season lawns, aeration can also be paired with fall seeding to encourage new growth and fill thin spots. Regular aeration supports stronger roots, better nutrient absorption, and a lawn that stays resilient through every season.
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TLC PLUS
$52/month
The TLC Plus plan delivers year-round lawn care with bundled seasonal services designed for healthier, greener results.
Included in Package
- Unlimited Warranty
- Weed Control
- Fertilization
- Lime Treatment
- Grub Control
- Aeration
Not Included in Package
- Turf Disease Prevention
TLC PREMIER
$70/month
Our most comprehensive plan yet without costly add-ons, exclusive bundled services, and guaranteed great results!
Included in Package
- Unlimited Warranty
- Weed Control
- Fertilization
- Lime Treatment
- Grub Control
- Aeration
- Turf Disease Prevention
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is aeration essential for lawns with North Carolina's heavy clay soil?
Because NC clay is trying to suffocate your lawn!
The infamous, dense clay common in North Carolina gets compacted easily. This turns the soil into a hard, unforgiving surface that doesn’t just block your grass roots, it actively squeezes out the air, water, and nutrients they desperately need. Regular aeration is the essential “reset button.” It breaks up this surface density, creating much-needed channels so that life-sustaining resources can finally reach deep into the soil where they belong. It’s the difference between your lawn thriving and just surviving.
What is the difference between Core Aeration and Liquid Aeration?
Think of it as the heavy metal band versus the smooth jazz option.
Core Aeration (Heavy Metal): This is the aggressive, messy, heavy-duty option. It uses a machine to physically pull thousands of small plugs of soil and thatch (hence the “messy”). It provides immediate, deep relief for rock-hard lawns and is ideal if you’re overseeding right after.
Liquid Aeration (Smooth Jazz): This is the smarter, no-mess solution. We apply a specialized, safe formula that gently loosens the soil structure over time. It offers continuous, long-term health improvements without tearing up your turf. It’s the low-disruption method for continuous soil maintenance.
When is the best time to aerate cool-season fescue lawns in Raleigh?
It’s all about the Fall comeback tour!
Timing is absolutely everything for cool-season Fescue. The best, most effective time is the early Fall (September to mid-October). Why? Fescue’s prime growing season is when the weather cools down. Aerating during this peak period allows the grass to heal instantly, and more importantly, it creates the perfect welcome mat for your new grass seed, guaranteeing a thick, beautiful lawn come spring.
When should I aerate my Bermuda grass lawn in the Triangle area?
The schedule flips! We aerate when the Bermuda party is in full swing!
Unlike Fescue, warm-season Bermuda thrives in the scorching heat. Therefore, we flip the script: the best time to aerate Bermuda is late spring to early summer (May-July). Aerating when the grass is most active and vigorous means it will recover in a heartbeat, spread quickly, and immediately take advantage of the newly loosened soil to thicken up.
Which aeration method (Core or Liquid) is best for my lawn?
It depends on how much trouble your lawn is in!
Choose Core Aeration if: Your lawn is incredibly compacted, feels like a rock when you walk on it, and you’re planning a major overseeding project. This is the initial intervention for a very distressed lawn.
Choose Liquid Aeration if: You want a simpler, year-round maintenance solution, your lawn has a great stand of grass already, or you want continuous, low-disruption improvement to your soil structure and drainage.
How often should I aerate my lawn in the Triangle area?
You need an annual defense against the NC clay.
Standard Triangle-area lawns built on that notorious NC clay benefit from annual aeration to constantly prevent compaction buildup. Think of it as your yearly soil tune-up. If your turf experiences heavy abuse (lots of kids, dogs, or equipment) or suffers from severe summer stress, we may recommend a booster treatment (up to twice per year) for maximum strength and recovery.