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How Much Does Lawn Aeration Cost in Memphis and Is It Worth It?

If you’re someone who cares about a lush, green and healthy lawn, then you might be wondering what lawn care services are most important. Well, there’s no question that lawn aeration is high on the list. We often have homeowners ask us, is lawn aeration worth it? And the answer is a definite yes.

Lawn aeration is one of the best things that you can have performed on your lawn. That’s why it’s been called “the secret” to a healthy lawn. But the truth is, we don’t want it to be a secret.

We want everyone to know just how important lawn aeration in Memphis can be.
Lawn care technician aerating a lawn
Still, we understand that you likely have other questions, including how much does lawn aeration cost in Memphis, TN. We’ll dive into more detail as to why you should not overlook this important service and also how much you can expect to pay for it.

Why You Should Aerate your Lawn

When people ask us, is lawn aeration worth it, we often find that if they understand how aeration works, they often begin to more easily understand why it’s so important.

Put simply, lawn aeration is the process of making small holes throughout the lawn by pulling out small soil plugs (or “cores”). This allows more oxygen, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep down into the soil, to the root zone.
aeration plugs
This is important because healthier roots means a healthier lawn.

But there are other overall benefits to lawn aeration along with improved root growth. Let’s look at some of the other things that aerating can do for your lawn.

  • Break up thatch: Thatch is that naturally occurring layer of dead material atop of your lawn. It’s not a problem in small amounts but when it starts to really build up, it can play a role in preventing oxygen, water, and nutrients from penetrating the soil. It can also contribute to disease and pest problems.
  • Reduction in soil compaction: Lawn aeration also helps to improve the overall soil structure by reducing compaction.
  • Better seed to soil contact: Lawn aeration and overseeding go hand-in-hand because aeration helps to provide the best seed-to-soil contact. The seeds will fall into the holes that were created rather than just sitting on top of the soil and not doing anything.
  • Improves microbial life: Lawn aeration is more than just the holes that are made in the lawn. It’s also about the cores that are pulled from the soil and left in the yard to break down over the next few weeks. These cores also play a really important role in soil health by recycling nutrients back into the soil.

How Much Does Lawn Aeration Cost in Memphis?

The other question that we understand you’re likely looking to answer is how much does lawn aeration cost in Memphis?

Obviously the answer to that depends upon the size of your yard. Still, to give you an idea, lawn aeration in Memphis is usually around 3 times the cost of a lawn application. For a small yard, it starts around $75.

At Master Lawn, aeration is already included in our Platinum lawn care program. It can also be added to our other programs or purchased as a stand-alone service.
Lawn care technician aerating a lawn
One thing that is important to remember is that having lawn aeration performed does get you more value out of your overall lawn care program. With soil compaction relieved and the layer of thatch broken up, you’re going to get more value out of your fertilization treatments. Because the soil is looser, these nutrients are better able to penetrate the soil the way they’re meant to.

A Word on DIY Lawn Aeration

We want to take a moment to discuss DIY lawn aeration as it is sometimes homeowners’ alternate solution to paying a pro for this service. But DIY lawn aeration is not all that people believe it will be.

We do sometimes see homeowners attempt to tackle DIY aeration to save some money. But they often forget that they still have to rent the aerator (which isn’t exactly cheap), get it to their home, and then spend a day of the weekend performing this service on their own.

Unfortunately, DIY aeration rarely performs the same high-quality results as a professional service. For one, the equipment that you can rent is likely to be subpar. Keep in mind it’s a machine that’s been used by many others before you (and probably not the right way—so it probably has a lot of wear and tear).

But we also find that homeowners don’t realize how challenging this service can be until they perform it on their own. It’s a laborious job. For not that much more money, you can just have it professionally performed to eliminate the hassles and get better results.

Hiring Professional Lawn Aeration in Memphis, TN

Once people understand how important lawn aeration is, they typically don’t want to settle for anything less than the best. If you’re going to invest in aeration, you deserve to get amazing results.
lawn care technician aerating
Rather than get stuck with a lawn aeration service that falls short of what you’re looking for, choose a pro that you know will get you amazing results. By working with Master Lawn, you’ll be on your way to that thick and healthy lawn that you can be proud of.

Ready to have a lawn that you love at your Tennessee or Northern Mississippi home? Talk to a lawn care expert, choose from 3 program options, and become the master of your lawn.

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Michael Hatcher

Michael Hatcher is Founder / Chairman of Michael Hatcher & Associates.

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