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Soil compaction is one of the most common reasons lawns struggle, and the best way to fight it is with core aeration. Merrill Landscape Services offers professional core aeration in Downs, IL to break up compacted soil and allow essential nutrients, water, and oxygen to reach your lawn’s root system. Using specialized equipment, we remove small plugs of soil across your yard, which opens up the ground and promotes stronger, deeper root growth. Aeration is especially helpful in high-traffic areas or heavy clay soils common in Illinois. It’s one of the most beneficial services you can schedule for a thicker, healthier lawn.
Helps roots grow deeper and stronger by improving air and water flow underground.
Nutrients can more easily reach the roots where they’re needed most with core aeration.
Aeration leads to thicker, greener grass with improved resistance to drought and stress.
Merrill Landscape Services is an exceptional company! I have been very pleased with their work every time. The estimate was spot on and they finished my landscape projects right on time. Again, it’s an exceptional business and I would highly recommend.
Ethan R
Amazing company very skilled and knowledgeable staff...
Zach R
After the work was done they contacted us for follow-up on how our landscaping was doing and how satisfied we were. Our new landscaping looks better than it ever has all thanks to the friendly and helpful staff at Merrill Landscape Services.
Devin Walker
I've been using this company for awhile now. Unlike a lot of companies I've contacted, they always answer the phone! Plus they make my lawn look great!
Joey L
You will be absolutely thrilled with our service and our well-trained team. Every service comes with my personal risk-free guarantee. If you are not happy with our work, we will do whatever it takes to make it right. Nothing is more important to us than your Complete and Total Satisfaction.
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