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Landscaping With Styles
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Andover, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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Our landscape design process begins with a personalized consultation, assessing your needs and becoming familiar with your design preferences. Years of hands-on experience, in addition to numerous landscaping awards and certifications, allow our team to make expert recommendations that will ensure your design continues to look beautiful from season-to-season and year-after-year.\nMany landscape contractors lack the experience to develop landscape design plans that increase in value throughout the years. • Financing Options. Our talented team is knowledgeable in all aspects of high-quality landscaping design, including:\n\nPlant Selection and Placement. Our suggestions are crafted based on your preferences and include the ideal specimens for your specific location and property environment.\n\nBloom Schedules and Growth Rates. We expertly design landscapes with strategic placement and arrangement that allow your property to look exquisite and cohesive throughout each growing cycle (even in the winter months).\n\nMoisture and Sunlight Needs. Based on the moisture and light conditions of your landscape, we offer options that will thrive in your natural setting and distinct property's characteristics.\n\nOutdoor Living Spaces. Whether for outdoor entertaining, patio grilling, or just relaxing under a covered pergola, a well-designed outdoor living space can easily become your new favorite "room."

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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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