How long does it take to aerate a lawn?

• <div><p>The length of time it takes to aerate a lawn mostly depends on the yard's size. Generally, a lawn care professional can aerate a lawn that is 10,000 square feet in size in about <b>30 to 45 minutes</b>. This process may take additional time if you have a heavily sloped or uneven yard, and it may cost extra for the lawn care pro’s labor and time.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to aerate or scarify a lawn?

• <div><p>Both aerating and scarifying your lawn can offer serious benefits. Aerating pokes holes in the soil to better allow air, moisture, and nutrients to permeate while scarifying removes the buildup of dead plant matter at the soil&rsquo;s surface. Most lawns require both of these maintenance items to thrive.</p></div>

Q: Why is my buffalo grass turning brown?

• <div><p>Buffalo grass starts to turn brown when encountering drought during the normal growing season. You can water the grass when you begin to notice some browning to prevent it from going dormant. Additionally, buffalo grass turns brown after the first freeze of late autumn or early winter, and this is a natural time for the grass to go dormant.</p></div>

Q: Is it really necessary to aerate your lawn?

• <div><p>If you have a healthy lawn, it&rsquo;s not necessary to aerate it. However, lawn aeration comes with many benefits that can improve lawn health and help you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-save-money-lawn-care.htm">save money on lawn care</a>. </p><p>Aeration makes it easier for lawns to absorb water and key nutrients. It also encourages a strong root system and discourages weed growth. So do your lawn a favor: Make it as holey as Swiss cheese, and let it breathe. If you have more questions regarding aeration, you can contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/landscaping/">landscaping company near you</a>. </p></div>

Q: How much is an aerator?

• <div><p>Lawn aerators range in cost depending on what type of aerator you&rsquo;re purchasing. For example, a manual spike aerator might cost as little as $25, while a motorized core aerator will likely cost more than $1,000. Fortunately, these expensive pieces of equipment can be easily rented from many vendors for far less money.</p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in December 2022
Leelanau Lawn and snow always does an extremely good job and is always dependable. Very easy to work with, I highly recommend them.
Leelanau Lawn & Snow
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Reviewed in April 2015
Called this gentleman back in March and he came out that same day to walk the property to give me a quote. Called back later that same day to let me know his pricing. He came in at the same price of my previous lawn service for fertilization but quite a bit less expensive for mowing so I...
ADVANTAGE LAWN CARE & LANDSCPG
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Reviewed in January 2015
It was fine. I had a couple of hiccups but got them resolved easily. They took care of my one issue and there was no question. It’s a little odd because it's my next door neighbor that owns the company, Xtreme Lawn Care.
Purple Care
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Reviewed in June 2014
Dan performed the following work: - Leveled and sloped the ground in an area around the back of our garage. - Ripped up a wood plank walk way from our back deck towards our garage. - Put in edging material - Added wood bark/mulch - Put in a flagstone walkway from the garage to...
Mackinaw Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2013
Worked with us every step of the way...when a problem arose, they'd offer solutions and then immediately take care of it...also offered snow removal several times during winter, and this year (2013) started sprinklers again and reseeded lawn....used many of our old stone pavers and field stone...
ULTIMATE DESIGNS & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2013
I called for an estimate and they were there within 1/2 hour. I was happy with the price and told them to proceed. They showed up with a crew of about 10 and completed the job in one day. They minimized the impact on the lawn by laying down sheets of plywood to drive on and did an excellent...
A 1 Professional Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
We also use them to care for our lawn.
Runway Lawncare
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Reviewed in January 2012
I like that they don't use harsh chemicals because I am allergic to some of the chemicals that lawn care companies use. They also give me a proper instruction about what to do after they have completed their service. Also, I pay a yearly price because I get a discount on their services.
Turf Doctor Inc
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Reviewed in August 2011
I am new here to Florida the Palm Harbor area. We bought a beautiful existing home which needed some updating. We decided to update the landscaping first and Eden Nursery who did the landscaping work recommended Suncoast Irrigation Systems to update the water system. Roger was very...
Suncoast Irrigation Systems
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Reviewed in January 2004
THEY ARE HERE EARLY SO I CAN GET OUT OF MY DRIVE TO WORK. I HAVE USED OTHERS AND THEY DON'T COMPARE. WELL PRICED. EXCELLENT, DEPENDABLE, PROMPT AND CAREFUL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE AND PROPERTY. CLARK'S HAVE ALSO TAKEN CARE OF MY LAWN. THEY ARE WONDERFUL.
Clark Lawn Service, Inc & Landscape
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