We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a Veteran owned/family operated company based out of the St. Croix Valley, MN. We service Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Offering services such as Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Clearing, Gravel Driveway Maintenance/install, and more!
"Originally hired a different landscaper to do some work on our property, but ended up calling Front Lines to come out and take care of what the other company started. They were awesome, if they said they would be there at 9 they were there at 9 if not 15 minutes early. Great communication throughout the project. Definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get a project done right and on time!"
Jonathan A on March 2022
We are a Veteran owned/family operated company based out of the St. Croix Valley, MN. We service Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Offering services such as Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Clearing, Gravel Driveway Maintenance/install, and more!
"Originally hired a different landscaper to do some work on our property, but ended up calling Front Lines to come out and take care of what the other company started. They were awesome, if they said they would be there at 9 they were there at 9 if not 15 minutes early. Great communication throughout the project. Definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get a project done right and on time!"
Jonathan A on March 2022
As a local lawn care services company, we understand the challenges that lawns in Minnesota face. Maintaining a healthy lawn in the Minneapolis area is no easy task. Not to mention, doing all the hard work yourself means you end up spending more time taking care of your outdoor space than actually enjoying it. Let our team of lawn pros help and provide you with the healthy, thriving lawn your family deserves. We will work with you to address your concerns and answer any questions you may have!
"Showcase did a great job and we used their monthly service. It greatly helped our yard."
Alan N on September 2024
As a local lawn care services company, we understand the challenges that lawns in Minnesota face. Maintaining a healthy lawn in the Minneapolis area is no easy task. Not to mention, doing all the hard work yourself means you end up spending more time taking care of your outdoor space than actually enjoying it. Let our team of lawn pros help and provide you with the healthy, thriving lawn your family deserves. We will work with you to address your concerns and answer any questions you may have!
"Showcase did a great job and we used their monthly service. It greatly helped our yard."
Alan N on September 2024
Services we offer: Whole Home Maintenance Plans Window Cleaning Dryer Vent Cleaning Clean and Seal Countertops Lawn Services- Dethatching and Aeration, Fertilizing, Weed Control We provide the highest quality of craftmanship. Unparalleled to our competitors. Our team here at Local Hometown Heroes goes through comprehensive training programs/constant retraining to make sure our customers are only receiving the best service. Our integrity as a business is our sole priority. Once you experience the Local Hometown Heroes way you won't ever have to worry about your home. Welcome to our Family and remember our business is your business.
"Local Hometown heroes was awesome. They were on time and worked until everything was done. We were very pleased and will use them in the years to come."
Karla R on July 2024
Services we offer: Whole Home Maintenance Plans Window Cleaning Dryer Vent Cleaning Clean and Seal Countertops Lawn Services- Dethatching and Aeration, Fertilizing, Weed Control We provide the highest quality of craftmanship. Unparalleled to our competitors. Our team here at Local Hometown Heroes goes through comprehensive training programs/constant retraining to make sure our customers are only receiving the best service. Our integrity as a business is our sole priority. Once you experience the Local Hometown Heroes way you won't ever have to worry about your home. Welcome to our Family and remember our business is your business.
"Local Hometown heroes was awesome. They were on time and worked until everything was done. We were very pleased and will use them in the years to come."
Karla R on July 2024
Jack of All Trades Lawn & Property Services offers expert care for both your indoor and outdoor spaces. Specializing in lawn maintenance, we provide a full range of services including spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, sod installation, stump grinding, pressure washing, window cleaning, and hardscaping with rocks and pavers. Inside, we tackle projects like garage organizing, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Whether it’s enhancing your lawn or organizing your home, we handle everything with skill and professionalism. No job is too big or small—count on us to keep your property looking its best year-round!
"They pressure washed my brick wall. It looked great and mulch!"
Kelley N on March 2025
Jack of All Trades Lawn & Property Services offers expert care for both your indoor and outdoor spaces. Specializing in lawn maintenance, we provide a full range of services including spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, sod installation, stump grinding, pressure washing, window cleaning, and hardscaping with rocks and pavers. Inside, we tackle projects like garage organizing, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Whether it’s enhancing your lawn or organizing your home, we handle everything with skill and professionalism. No job is too big or small—count on us to keep your property looking its best year-round!
"They pressure washed my brick wall. It looked great and mulch!"
Kelley N on March 2025
Stone and Leaf Landscaping services the St. Croix River Valley in Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota. Stone and Leaf Landscaping provides quality landscaping services with a personalized and local approach.
Stone and Leaf Landscaping services the St. Croix River Valley in Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota. Stone and Leaf Landscaping provides quality landscaping services with a personalized and local approach.
Naturescape® is pleased to offer Complete Lawn And Landscape Care Programs for you at super savings. The philosophy here is to offer the highest quality programs using the very best fertilizer and weed control products, yet doing it at a price less than the cost of doing it yourself, and guaranteeing the results to your satisfaction. We are 100% committed to having each and everyone of our customers completely happy with their lawn. We have been servicing lawns for over 25 years.
"I have had Naturescape in the past with great results. This year has been a nightmare.They show up when they say they will and when they finally do my yard was burned. That was done by the Mgr. After phone calls and messages a note was left on my door explaining how I can fix the problem that was THEIR mistake. Seriously?! There is no such thing as customer satisfaction here! We shall see if I receive a refund."
Mary C on June 2022
Naturescape® is pleased to offer Complete Lawn And Landscape Care Programs for you at super savings. The philosophy here is to offer the highest quality programs using the very best fertilizer and weed control products, yet doing it at a price less than the cost of doing it yourself, and guaranteeing the results to your satisfaction. We are 100% committed to having each and everyone of our customers completely happy with their lawn. We have been servicing lawns for over 25 years.
"I have had Naturescape in the past with great results. This year has been a nightmare.They show up when they say they will and when they finally do my yard was burned. That was done by the Mgr. After phone calls and messages a note was left on my door explaining how I can fix the problem that was THEIR mistake. Seriously?! There is no such thing as customer satisfaction here! We shall see if I receive a refund."
Mary C on June 2022
Commercial and residential tree and shrub care specialists. Celebrating 31 years of forestry experience. Family owned & operated by chuck & Megan Strike. Chuck has a bachelor in science in forestry. Megan has a landscape architecture degree. Megan is a specialist in native Minnesota trees, shrubs, woodland wildflowers, prairies, and birds. Travis strike is chuck and Megan son, and has over 11 years of experience in the family business. Leonard Bain is an arborist technician, trained by chuck strike himself, Lenny Bain is an expert operator and technician, Keith Casiday is a certified arborist, with a bachelor of science degree in urban forestry.
"Excellent service. I would not hesitate to recommend Balsam for any tree job."
Dennis L on July 2024
Commercial and residential tree and shrub care specialists. Celebrating 31 years of forestry experience. Family owned & operated by chuck & Megan Strike. Chuck has a bachelor in science in forestry. Megan has a landscape architecture degree. Megan is a specialist in native Minnesota trees, shrubs, woodland wildflowers, prairies, and birds. Travis strike is chuck and Megan son, and has over 11 years of experience in the family business. Leonard Bain is an arborist technician, trained by chuck strike himself, Lenny Bain is an expert operator and technician, Keith Casiday is a certified arborist, with a bachelor of science degree in urban forestry.
"Excellent service. I would not hesitate to recommend Balsam for any tree job."
Dennis L on July 2024
TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible.
"I called a week ago for quotes for a mosquito spray this last Saturday. I had two other companies lined up to come and spray our yard, but cancelled as truegreen was cheaper. I never heard back by Thursday on when they would be out. Got in touch with them again and they said it was never possible for them to be here before Saturday. By that time I couldn’t get any company out and me and my guests were eaten alive by mosquitoes. I now hear they will be here tomorrow, at this point I am extremely upset and will never schedule service with them again."
Becca L on May 2023
TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible.
"I called a week ago for quotes for a mosquito spray this last Saturday. I had two other companies lined up to come and spray our yard, but cancelled as truegreen was cheaper. I never heard back by Thursday on when they would be out. Got in touch with them again and they said it was never possible for them to be here before Saturday. By that time I couldn’t get any company out and me and my guests were eaten alive by mosquitoes. I now hear they will be here tomorrow, at this point I am extremely upset and will never schedule service with them again."
Becca L on May 2023
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED.
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED.
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.