Core Aeration & Overseeding in East Tennessee
The Secret to Thicker, Healthier Grass
Over time, lawns become compacted from mowing, foot traffic, and weather. Compacted soil chokes out roots, blocks air and nutrients, and leads to thin, patchy grass.
Core aeration and overseeding restore your lawn’s health by opening the soil and planting new grass seed where it’s needed most.
What Is Core Aeration?
Core aeration uses a machine to remove small plugs (cores) of soil throughout your lawn.
This process:
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Loosens compacted soil
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Allows air, water, and nutrients to reach roots
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Encourages deeper root growth
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Prepares the soil for new seed to take root
You’ll notice improved color, density, and drought tolerance in just a few weeks.
Why Overseeding Matters
After aeration, overseeding fills in thin or bare spots with fresh, resilient grass varieties.
We use premium turf-type fescue blends ideal for the East Tennessee climate — disease-resistant, deep green, and durable.
Benefits include:
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Thicker, more uniform lawn
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Greater weed resistance
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Stronger turf heading into winter
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A softer, healthier feel underfoot
Our Process
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Evaluate your lawn – identify thin areas and soil compaction levels.
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Core aeration – pull 2–3" plugs across the turf.
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Premium seed application – custom-blended seed mix for your grass type.
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Starter fertilizer – boosts seed germination and early root growth.
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Watering guidance – we’ll tell you exactly how to water for the next 3–4 weeks.
Alexa Young- Hunter
"Shields Lawn Care has been taking care of my lawn for two years. They are always on time and my yard has never looked better. The edging and trimming they do is fantastic!"
Morgan James- Elizabethton
"After a rough experience with a previous company, we hired Shields Lawn Care and have been incredibly impressed. The crew is always friendly and shows up on the same day every week without fail. They do a clean, thorough job of mowing, trimming, and blowing, and the lawn has never looked better. Communication is great, and the office staff is always responsive."
Lisa Driver- Hampton
"The edging was so neat and straight, and it was obvious that attention to detail was a priority for the crew. They even cleared weeds from under my front porch, which looked so unpleasant before. Thanks for a job well done!"