Soil feels hard
The surface feels hard underfoot, even after watering.
Fall aeration and overseeding
Lawn Aeration in St. Charles & St. Louis Counties
Help thin, compacted lawns recover this fall. Aeration makes room for water and air at the roots and gives new seed better contact with the ground.
- Help thin areas recover
- Give new seed a better start
- Prepare your lawn for healthy spring growth
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Signs of compacted soil
Does your lawn show any of these signs?
Compaction often shows up as hard soil, runoff, thin grass, or seed that struggles to establish.
Water runs off
Rain or irrigation moves away instead of soaking in.
Grass stays thin
Grass remains thin or patchy despite routine lawn care.
Seed struggles
Dense soil can keep seed from making good contact with the ground.
Compare the options
Core aeration or liquid aeration: what is the difference?
Core aeration removes plugs. Liquid aeration conditions the soil without leaving plugs. Metro West can confirm which method matches the lawn and season.
01Removes soil plugs
Core aeration
Core aeration removes small plugs of soil to create openings through the compacted surface.
- Relieves compaction mechanically
- Creates channels for water and nutrients
- Pairs with fall overseeding
Small plugs are removed, leaving channels into the soil.
02No plugs
Liquid aeration
Air-8 LV is a liquid soil conditioner designed for tough, compacted soil. It helps reduce compaction without leaving plugs.
- Helps improve water infiltration, drainage and airflow
- Supports stronger, deeper root development
- Leaves no plugs across the lawn
Metro West uses N-Ext Air-8 LV where appropriate.Designed for tough, compacted soil
Not sure which service fits?
We will recommend core aeration, liquid aeration, or aeration with overseeding.
Aeration and overseeding
Open the soil first. Give new seed a better place to land.
Aeration opens compacted soil and gives new seed better contact with the ground. That makes overseeding a practical option for thin or bare areas.
- Thin turf
- Bare areas
- Fall seeding plans
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What happens next
From quote request to service plan
Share the lawn issue
Tell us the ZIP code and what you notice most.
Review the options
Metro West recommends core aeration, liquid aeration, or aeration with overseeding.
Choose timing
We follow up with pricing and available dates.
When to aerate
Fall is the preferred time for core aeration and overseeding in Missouri.
Spring or fallLiquid aeration and soil conditioning
FallCore aeration with optional overseeding
Free aeration quote
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