Dealing With Weeds? Why Core Aeration Helps Your Grass Outcompete Them

Hey, Lake County! Weeds like dandelions and crabgrass thrive when your lawn is weak. Let’s fix that.

Why Weeds Win

Weeds move into bare or compacted areas. When grass roots can’t breathe, weeds take the space.

How Core Aeration Helps

Aeration strengthens turf density, allowing grass to dominate the weeds naturally. Thicker grass means less sunlight for weeds to germinate.

Pro tip: After aerating, overseed and fertilize—it’s like giving your lawn a gym membership before weed season.

Learn more about fixing dead areas in Tired of Brown Patches? Here’s How Core Aeration Can Revive Your Lawn.

If your weeds came from a thick thatch layer, read How Core Aeration Can Eliminate Thatch and Save You Money on Lawn Repairs.

And if you’re aerating this fall, see 5 Reasons Why Fall Core Aeration Yields the Best Lawn Results.