Core Aeration: The #1 Way to Reduce Soil Compaction and Boost Grass Growth
Lake County, IL

Core Aeration: The #1 Way to Reduce Soil Compaction and Boost Grass Growth Lake County, IL

If your lawn feels more like a parking lot than a plush carpet underfoot, chances are you’re dealing with soil compaction—and trust me, you’re not alone. Here in Lake County, IL compacted soil is one of the top reasons homeowners struggle with patchy, weak grass.

But here’s the good news: there’s a solution that doesn’t require tearing up your yard or throwing more fertilizer at the problem. It’s called core aeration, and it’s hands-down the #1 way to reduce soil compaction and supercharge grass growth.

Let me break it down.

Why Soil Compaction Is a Lawn Killer

Over time, your soil gets compressed from:

  • Foot traffic (kids, pets, backyard parties)

  • Heavy clay soil (common throughout Northern Illinois)

  • Lawn equipment

  • Rain and irrigation

This leads to:

  • Shallow root growth

  • Poor water infiltration

  • Increased runoff and puddling

  • Thin, stressed grass that’s more prone to disease

When your soil can’t breathe, your lawn can’t thrive.

How Core Aeration Fixes Compacted Soil

Core aeration reverses these effects by punching holes into your lawn and relieving pressure from the soil structure. It’s like hitting the reset button on your lawn’s foundation.

Here’s what happens next:

✅ Roots expand deeper
✅ Water sinks where it should
✅ Fertilizer works better
✅ Grass grows thicker and greener

If you’ve ever asked, “Why is my lawn not growing?”—this is likely the answer.

Bonus: Aeration Makes Your Lawn Treatments Work Smarter

If you’re already paying for fertilization or weed control services, core aeration makes those applications way more effective. Why? Because nutrients and herbicides actually get where they’re supposed to go: below the surface.

Think of aeration like prepping your skin before applying lotion—it just works better.

Signs You Need Core Aeration

  • Water pooling in low spots

  • Lawn feels hard like concrete

  • Grass thins out despite watering/fertilizing

  • You haven’t aerated in 12+ months

If any of these sound familiar, it’s time to aerate.

Ready to Aerate? Let’s Make It Easy.

At Evo Lawn & Landscape, we specialize in professional core aeration services in Lake County, IL, including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Kildee Bannockburn, Deer Park, Highland Park, Gages Lake, Grandwood Park, Green Oaks, Gurnee, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Villa, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lindenhurst, Long Grove, Mettawa, Mundelein, North Barrington, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth Illinois.

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📲 Call or text 224-777-0061 to book your spring/fall aeration today.