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Aeration & Overseeding in Colorado Springs, CO

Help your lawn get the nutrients it needs most with deep core aeration.

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What’s Included in a Seasonal Lawn Aeration Service?

The process of removing small soil cores from your lawn creates space for air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone where healthy grass begins. This encourages deeper root growth, improves nutrient absorption, and helps your lawn become thicker, stronger, and better equipped to handle Colorado Springs changing weather. For even better results, many homeowners pair this service with fertilizer and weed control to encourage healthier growth throughout the growing season.


How can you know if your lawn needs aeration services?

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You have difficulty sticking a screwdriver or a pencil into the soil.


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Your lawn looks thin, patchy, or bare.


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The thatch layer is thicker than one-half inch.


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The clay soil is heavy.

  • Price Per Application.
  • Removing soil cores. Breaks up compacted soil
  • Gives your lawn room to breath. Allows more air water and nutrients into your soil.
  • Prevents certain turf diseases. Also controls lawn thatch
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do You Recommend Power Raking?

    Power raking is typically not recommended due to the fact that it can be more harmful than beneficial to lawns.  Power raking can remove too much grass and stress the existing root system, which can cause more weeds and bare spots.  Aeration in the spring and fall is the most beneficial way to remove thatch.  If you do notice excessive thatch, due to dry winter months, you can lightly rake those areas in the spring.

  • Do I Need To Remove The Aeration Plugs?

    No, after a few weeks of watering, they will go away on their own. It is best to let them break down naturally in your lawn.

  • How Often Should Lawn Aeration In Colorado Springs Be Done?

    Lawn Aeration in colorado should be done at least once per year for lawns that receive moderate amounts of traffic. For highly utilized lawns, you may need to aerate more often.

  • Should I Water My Lawn Prior To My Aeration Service Date?

    If the weed control was applied in a light rain, results should still be satisfactory. The weed control is foliar absorbed and applied with a material to help it stick to the leaf surface before being taken in through the pores of the leaf. As long as the material is not washed off the leaf, control will occur. If you do not see leaf curling in 10 days, please call our office for a free re-treatment.

  • Should I Mow My Lawn Before My Aeration Service Date?

    Try to mow one or two days before we arrive.


    We ask that you also clean up any leaves, trash or other debris which might interfere with the aeration.

  • Do I Need To Mark My Sprinkler Heads Prior To The Service Date?

    Yes, we ask that you flag hidden objects in your lawn, such as sprinkler heads, in-ground lights, invisible fences, valve box covers, etc. J. Rick Lawn & Tree is not responsible for accidental damage to hard-to-see objects in the lawn that are left unmarked.

Step Onto The Lawn Of Your Dreams

Each of our lawn services are meant to keep your lawn healthy throughout the entire year.

Lawn Care Programs

Lawn Care Programs

Fertilizer & Weed Control

Fertilizer & Weed Control

Aeration & Overseeding

Aeration & Overseeding

Turf Disease Control

Turf Disease Control

Bed Weed Control Program

Bed Weed Control Program

Property Clean Ups

Property Clean Ups

Tree Health Services

Tree Health Services