Hydroponics is easier (and cheaper) than ever Nov 12, 2009
The use of compost tea requires the addition 00004000 of a small air pump to aerate the water, no big deal in this day of inexpensive aquarium supplies. You can make a small brewer using a big yogurt cup and a large aquarium pump. (Anchorage Daily News)
This fall, repair your lawn Oct 13, 2009
-Aerate your lawn at the beginning of the season. This will improve oxygen circulation, reduce weeds and help to absorb fertilizer. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Gardening Q&A: How to prepare your lawn for winter Oct 10, 2009
Aerate the lawn to loosen compacted soil. Rent a power aerator from a garden supply center or use special spikes that attach to your shoes. (Somerville Journal, MA)
No rest for the gardener with frost approaching Oct 2, 2009
Fall also is a good time to aerate and fertilize the lawn. New trees and shrubs can be planted there's still time for the roots to get established before the soil gets too cold. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The root of a good lawn? Planting seed in the fall. Sep 24, 2009
Aerate the soil, because good soil needs oxygen. Add lime. (Boston Globe)
Use small windmills driving air pumps to improve water quality Sep 20, 2009
I believe that the installation of several small windmills to drive air pumps can aerate the water and help with improved fisheries in and downstream of the lake. Sewer plants that process wastewater use air entrainment to help purify the release water. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Make sure to go easy on the lawn fertilizer Aug 27, 2009
If they are not aerated, they develop dead zones or zones of poor growth ... Fall is a great time to aerate. (Anchorage Daily News)
Plan now for great grass next spring Aug 25, 2009
Start with the soil and aerate ... Good, aerated soil will make room for water, nutrients, air and roots to move with ease ... Aerated, healthy soil will hold water like a sponge but at the same time promote drainage. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
West Nile spraying to continue Aug 22, 2009
The agency is encouraging people to throw away water-holding containers that have accumulated on their property; pay attention to discarded tires, which can hold stagnant water; maintain drainage holes on gardening containers; clean clogged roof gutters; turn over plastic wading pools, wheelbarrows and birdbaths when not in use; aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish; clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used; and use landscaping to eliminate standing water that... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Green Thumbs: A joyful journey through the July garden Jul 17, 2009
I used a cultivator with long, thin tines to loosen and aerate the soil around a few particularly forlorn transplants in low, damp areas, and several perennials that seemed hopelessly limp were lifted in their entirety and transferred to a wheel barrow in partial sun with hopes of drying out their saturated root balls. Regrettably, I suffered more than a few fatalities as a result of the prolonged dampness, although many of these casualties were still in their original six-packs or containers... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Wine decanting: Give wines some air Jul 13, 2009
Pulling the cork doesn't aerate a wine much because so little of the surface area of the wine is exposed to air. However, pouring out half the bottle -- jelly jar or no -- will do the trick. (FOX61, CT)
Maintaining a Healthy Lawn Jul 12, 2009
You can rent a machine and aerate your lawn yourself or you can hire a lawn care professional to do the job for you. Remember to water your lawn infrequently but heavily. (Suite101.com)
Siemens Highlights R&D Efforts, Regional Activities at Singapore Water Week Jun 23, 2009
Siemens provided nearly 50,000 Dual Air fine bubble and Wide Band coarse bubble diffuser systems to aerate wastewater for secondary treatment. Siemens also provided 484 chain and scraper mechanisms for 48 stacked clarifiers, which treat the wastewater to high quality with a reduced footprint. (JCN Network, Japan)
Pond World, LLC Now Offering Aeration Windmills Online Jun 19, 2009
A single system can aerate ponds up to 3 acres. These units also feature "BalCam" technology, which is a patent pending technology that increases the amount of air produced with a single diaphragm utilizing the new balanced camshaft system. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Column: Battling pond algae May 16, 2009
I think by far the best and safest algae control is to mechanically aerate the water. There are numerous commercial fountain and pump systems available. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Check It Off: May gardening tasks May 4, 2009
Aerate the lawn to increase water penetration. Prune uneven or unshapely growth on hedges, shrubs and vines. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How does a green garden grow? Apr 30, 2009
One of the best ways to promote strong roots, stimulate growth, aerate the soil, and encourage water retention is with the application of compost. Compost can easily be made from kitchen scraps, such as remnants of vegetables, egg shells and coffee grounds. (Burlington Union, MA)
Gardening tips Apr 29, 2009
It may also help to aerate the infected area to improve drainage. For homeowners with apple trees, cedar-apple rust can also be a problem. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Pond Scum Gets Its Moment in the Limelight Apr 12, 2009
He paused to point out jugs bubbling with green-hued liquid as a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide was injected into living samples to aerate them. The collection's unrivaled diversity has drawn the attention of entrepreneurs who believe that buried within Mr. Brand's assortment of single-cell organisms could be one answer to the world's energy problems. (Fox News)
Learn the basics of making a tender, flavorful meatloaf Mar 25, 2009
Fingers aerate as they blend, rather than mash, making a lighter loaf. Step 2: Saute, rub, grate and fill. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Green lawns: It doesn’t mean a lot of weeds (2) Feb 24, 2009
To eliminate it, take a steel rake to the area to aerate it. n Daehnke recommended corn gluten meal, a leftover sugar from corn processing, as a safe, organic fertilizer and weed control agent for garden beds and turf. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
