Just like people, your lawn needs room to breathe. But heavy foot traffic from kids and pets can cause the soil to become compacted over time. This, in turn, hinders nutrients, water, and air from reaching the root zone. Roots can even become so compressed that they eventually suffocate. It’s not a pretty picture – unless, of course, you have the local lawn aeration experts at Lawn Doctor of Long Island on your side. We have the experience and equipment to cut compaction and bring your lawn back to life.
How Aeration Works – and Helps Your Lawn
At Lawn Doctor of Long Island, we rely on the core aeration method. This approach simply involves using an aeration machine to punch out plugs of soil, thatch, and grass throughout your lawn. This opens up your lawn and gives roots room to breathe again. It also helps:
- Roots to grow stronger and deeper
- Improve water usage
- Enhance fertilizer absorption
- Increase tolerance to heat and drought
- Produce a healthier, thicker lawn in the weeks and months after aeration
Signs It’s Time to Aerate
At Lawn Doctor of Long Island, we know there are a few signs to look for that indicate the need for aeration. If your yard is thinning, and you can’t figure out why, it could be due to soil compaction. Likewise, if your lawn has a lot of standing water and run-off, it’s because the compacted soil won’t allow for absorption. You can also perform the screwdriver test to verify compaction. Just stick a screwdriver into your lawn’s soil; if it’s a struggle, your lawn needs to be aerated.
When to Aerate Your Lawn
At Lawn Doctor of Long Island, we know when lawn aeration is performed at the optimal time, it maximizes the benefits. But the right time depends on the type of grass you have on your lawn. Cool-season grasses should be aerated in the late fall or early spring, just before their active growth cycle. That way, holes will fill in quickly with new grass. Warm-season grasses should be aerated in late spring.
How Lawn Aeration Helps to Reduce Thatch Build Up
When thatch levels in your yard get too thick (the one inch area between the soil surface and the roots of your lawn), this layer of your lawn ecosystem can become a hotspot for pest activity. Fortunately, our core aeration process is designed to naturally reduce the thickness of your thatch layer. That’s because when the soil from within your lawn gets redistributed to the surface, the microbes within your soil will break down your thatch, reducing the thickness of this layer to the appropriate levels.
The Importance of Moisture Absorption
When a lawn suffers from soil compaction, the density of the soil will prevent it from absorbing water. Not only will this stop the flow of water into your root sytem and cause serious issues regarding the health and quality of your lawn, but it will also lead to water building up on your lawn’s surface in the form of muddy puddles.
Why You Should Hire Lawn*Doctor as Opposed to Doing It Yourself
The lawn aeration process is a vital component to any successful lawn care plan, so this task is always best left in the hands of experienced professionals. Here’s why:
- Complex process. Lawn aeration is a process that requires skills, experience, and attention to detail.
- Shifting variables. The conditions of your lawn can change quickly, so you need to know how to adapt.
- Expensive equipment. This process requires specialized equipment that isn’t cheap.
- Wasted effort. Handling the work on your own provides no guarantee that the job will be done right.
- Lawn care effects. Failing to properly aerate your soil can have a lasting negative effect throughout your lawn ecosystem, leading to other issues and costs.
- Reduced Cost. Renting an aeration machine often involves renting a vehicle for half the day. The machine is heavy and has sharp tines on the bottom. Combine the cost and headache of renting a machine and moving it to and from your home, and the cost of having Lawn*Doctor do it for you makes complete sense.
Trusted Lawn Aeration on Long Island Secured by Our Guarantee
In the end, DIY aeration will result in higher costs, worse results, and plenty of wasted time, so why not cut out the hassle and call our experts at Lawn Doctor of Long Island? We can provide convenient, affordable, and consistent solutions that are always backed up by our industry-leading guarantee. If you are ever less than 100% satisfied with our lawn aeration service, all you need to do is call and let us know, and we’ll make it right.
Why Lawn Doctor of Long Island for Lawn Aeration?
Would you rather spend your Saturday with an aeration machine or with your family and friends? If it’s the latter, call in Lawn Doctor of Long Island for aeration help. You can rest easy your lawn will receive a professional level of attention from technicians with aeration experience. You’ll get more time, eliminate the chance of a costly aeration mistake, and enjoy a thicker, healthier lawn.
Ready to outsource lawn aeration to the experts? Contact Lawn Doctor of Long Island today at 516.586.5528. We provide lawn aeration to customers in Long Island as well as Massapequa, Farmingdale, Bay Shore, Hicksville, and Plainview.
