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Jakeofalltrades
New to Angi

Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

With 11 years of professional experience in lawn care and general home maintenance, I specialize in precision lawn mowing, edging, trimming, and a full range of property upkeep services. I deliver consistently well-manicured lawns and dependable maintenance solutions through meticulous attention to detail and quality workmanship. Known for my reliability and strong commitment to customer satisfaction, I take pride in enhancing both the curb appeal and functionality of your home. Whether you require regular lawn care, seasonal cleanups, or general repairs and improvements, I am dedicated to providing dependable, high-quality service that meets your needs.

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Sprout Lawn and Garden LLC
New to Angi

Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Sprout Lawn & Garden is a locally owned, detail‑driven lawn and landscape service built on reliability, craftsmanship, and pride in every job. We help homeowners keep their properties clean, healthy, and looking their best year‑round — from routine mowing and trimming to aeration, seasonal property cleanups, fencerow clearing, and full garden care. Every project is handled by people who communicate clearly, show up when they say they will, and treat your property like their own.

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MaxTurf
5.0(
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Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a small landscaping job done and got an estimate for aeration and lawn service this fall. Derrick is great to work with; friendly, professional and informative. Communication was always timely. And the landscaping looks great."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kyle's Lawncare
5.0(
6
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Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Kyle's Lawncare is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & E Outside Services
4.9(
9
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Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

**TREE SERVICE**LAWN CARE**SNOW REMOVAL**FREE ESTIMATES**\nWith experience since the 1990's, we value strong relationships and strive to deliver great quality work at an exceptional value. We have been in business since 2011 and are family owned. We offer affordable solutions for complete lawn care, spring and fall clean-up, general weeding, landscape rejuvenation and design, snow removal, rock/soil/mulch delivery, shrub and tree trimming, stump removal, gutter cleaning, and power washing for both residential and commercial properties.\n**We offer Emergency Tree Service**

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
3.7(
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Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Jamie and his team over at Lawn & Landscape are ultimate professionals. They quoted me a price, and were able to level my large yard front and back, bury two tiles for drainage, and plant new grass seed in just 4 days. We were having issues with our backyard flooding and pooling, and that has been completely fixed, without damaging our existing fence. Best part? The final total was less than the original quote. I would and will recommend Supreme Lawn & Landscape to anyone who needs a landscaping company."
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Weed Man
3.6(
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Serving Altoona, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Weed Man was first to respond among the lawn treatment companies we entertained. At every contact, their personnel, processes and responsiveness have been top notch. We signed up for a year-long treatment plan and are looking forward to the results for our weed-challenged lawn."
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Altoona, IA

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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