{"id":1538,"date":"2015-05-14T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T17:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lwmdev.com\/?page_id=1538"},"modified":"2015-09-16T21:01:16","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T21:01:16","slug":"core-aeration-seeding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/nassau-suffolk-tick-and-mosquito-control\/lawn-care\/core-aeration-seeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Aeration & Seeding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Core Aeration?<\/h2>\n

Core aeration is the process of establishing air chambers in your lawn. These air chambers allow air to pass without restraint into the soil and circulate throughout the grass roots. It is an essential procedure needed to maintain landscapes and healthy lawns.<\/p>\n

Does My Lawn Need Aerating?\u2028<\/h2>\n

The short answer: Yes. Every lawn will need this done at some point; it\u2019s part of the maintenance over time that will keep your lawn looking healthy and beautiful. <\/p>\n

After a while, existing soil that your lawn grows on will become compacted, which causes the pore spaces in the soil to become smaller, restricting airflow and water infiltration. <\/p>\n

Soil compaction is due to traffic such as sports, walking, children playing and parking. Because let\u2019s face it, nobody wants to erect little \u201cdon\u2019t walk on the grass\u201d signs in their backyard, that kind of defeats the purpose of a beautiful long island yard. We\u2019re meant to enjoy our lawns, but to do so we must take care of them with proper lawn maintenance. <\/p>\n

When Should You Aerate Your Lawn?<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to determine the best time to aerate your lawn is by testing a section of it. You can do this is by removing a small section of the lawn and examining it: If the roots are shallow (between 1 and 2 inches). Then your soil might be compacted and in need of an aeration. Alternative EarthCare provides free estimates for core aeration and all of our services.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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