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A Pix Services
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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A Pix Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time40 mins
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The Stripe is Right
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our company prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Taylor Made Lawn Care
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Taylor Made Lawn Care, 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 time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Lawn Aeration and Mowing Services
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With years of experience in the lawn care industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your yard. We can handle everything from aeration to mowing. We will treat your lawn as we would treat our own. Give Precision Lawn Aeration and Mowing services a call today, and we look forward to servicing you.\n

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Quality Lawn Care - Home Facebook
3.8(
7
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

High Quality Lawn Care is a full service lawn care and landscape company serving Lynchburg, Forest, Madison Heights, Amherst and other surrounding areas. Our attention to detail and customer satisfaction is second to none. Give us a call today for your FREE estimate!!

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4 Paws Lawn Care
5.0(
2
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned buisness that specializes in lawn maintenance whether that is mowing,mulching,planting flowers to fertilizing your yard!We also install borders for flowerbeds and around trees!I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in our service!We are dog friendly so no need to put your fur babies away if we are working at your home!We hope to hear from you soon!10% off to cancer survivors,military and first responders!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawn Doctor of Central Virginia
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Give yourself the lawn of your dreams with a hand from your local lawn service experts. For nearly 50 years, Lawn Doctor's experts have been helping homeowners achieve greener, healthier grass. By using superior materials, relying on exclusive equipment, and customizing one-of-a-kind lawn service plans for every client, we give your grass exactly what it needs to thrive. The result? A lush, thick lawn that you and your family will fall in love with. If you're not 100% satisfied – we'll make it right. It's that simple.

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Response time10 hrs
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Amherst, 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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