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J&E Landscape and Construction
4.6(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He showed up when he promised to. Was nice, clean and quiet job. My lawn looks great."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Elmer's Lawn Maintenance
4.9(
42
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick service appointment ð Had lawn plug aerated, fertilized, and overseeded. Worker was very professional, answered and addressed any questions or concerns that I might have. Was important that Fall overseeing be done at a particular time so as not too warm or to cold so lawn had time to be established before late fall Very pleased, would use them again"
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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Services & More LLC
4.7(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were very fast & efficient in taking care of my lawn, which they did a great job! They immediately responded to my inquiry & came out the next day. Satisfied with the service."
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K J A S Tree Services
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Victor came, gave me a price and was able to do the job right away. He and his crew paid attention to detail, were neat, efficient, worked as a team to edge property, mow lawn, clear winter debris, fertilize. Left yard clean and took away debris."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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AML Landscaping
4.8(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Aurelio and his team this spring to do lawn care I then added garden pavers to separate my flowers from my lawn He did exactly what I asked Today he completed installation of pavers from my deck to my garden gate and included a walkway to my outdoor grill It looks amazing He and his team are efficient, reliable and very hardworking They pay attention to detail and clean up when they are done I am pretty picky and would recommend them to anyone"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Thunder Landscaping Corporation
4.6(
114
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Anthony & his crew at Thunder Landscaping did a fabulous job removing our old walkway and installing a beautiful new walkway in Hyde Park. They removed some other old concrete slabs around the perimeter of the house, leveled the lawn, added loam, and seeded. We are very happy with their work. Professional and friendly crew. Great price. Thank you for your excellent service."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Showed up like he said. Did a fantastic job. Very friendly he took time to give me info about caring for the lawn. Would recommend his service"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
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MC Tree Service and Landscape Designer
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Customers say: True professional

"MC did a great job trimming and cutting vines and branches hanging over my property. Also, did a great job cleaning up."
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Junior's Landscaping
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with the job by Junior Landscaping. They came and took care of my lawn last minute and it looks great!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Arlington, MA

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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