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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful experience with Xtra Care. I live in a DC rowhouse and needed underdeck landscaping work to control the drainage/mosquito problems. Xtra Care was very attentive to cost and suitability needs, adjusting plans multiple times until we had exactly what we needed. During construction, additional work was identified as necessary and Xtra Care did so with professionalism. I am very happy with the work and even happier that my mosquito problem has been eliminated. I would highly recommend Xtra Care for work in the DC metro area."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Villalta’s Lawn Services
4.8(
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jose and his crew were flexible on day and time and arrived on time. They were very knowledgable and excellent professional workers. We invited them back for this fall to help us with more landscaping and general garden patio clean-up."
Mulching and planting.
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Mulching and planting.
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ricky's Landscaping Services
4.8(
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ricky was extremely responsive and was able to mow my lawn same-day as the consultation. I have happily set up a recurring lawn mowing service with this company."
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Landscaping and Lawn Services
5.0(
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The landscaping service was excellent. The team arrived on time, used quality materials, and transformed my garden into a beautiful space. I am very satisfied with the results and would recommend them without hesitation."
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+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Midway Landscaping
5.0(
9
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Midway Landscaping was great. They came out with very short notice and removed all our leaves and there were a lot! They did it very quickly & efficiently. We will hire them again for other lawn services for sure."
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+19

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Iron Will Landscaping
5.0(
7
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben was fantastic to work with. He contacted me promptly and came exactly when he said he would. He made great recommendations to improve the overall health of our lawn, which we implemented to excellent results. Highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenland Lawn and Landscape, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omar called me less than a minute after I submitted a request for quote and was able to come out and give me an estimate an hour later. He also returned later the same day to mow my very overgrown lawn for the first time. I'm looking forward to working with him to maintain my lawn."
Lawn core aeration and over seeding
Complete landscape job.
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Alexandria, VA

Aeration is the best way to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant. Annual aeration makes your lawn more breathable and helps nutrients reach the roots, improving water absorption and reducing puddles where pests might breed. However, timing matters. It's best to avoid aerating during droughts, extreme heat, or if your lawn is battling weeds. A local pro can help you determine the ideal time for your yard.

Most lawns benefit from annual aeration to keep them healthy and thriving. If your lawn has a lot of thatch buildup—more than half an inch—you might need to aerate twice a year for a couple of years to get it under control. But if your soil isn't compacted and there's minimal thatch, you might be able to skip a year.

When you hire a professional lawn care company, a standard 10,000-square-foot lawn takes about 30 minutes to aerate. Uneven, sloped, or especially large lawns can take significantly more time. So, depending on your lawn's size and condition, the process can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours.

The best time to aerate your lawn is during the spring or fall when your grass is actively growing and the soil has enough moisture. Aerating once in the spring and once in the fall yields the best results. Avoid aerating when your lawn is dormant or right after heavy rain when the soil is too wet—that can make aeration less effective.

Even if your lawn looks healthy, aeration can still be beneficial. If you have good growth, proper drainage, and little thatch, you might not need to aerate right away. Regular aeration helps water and nutrients reach the roots, keeping your lawn strong over time. Keep an eye on your lawn's condition to decide when it might need aeration.

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