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Flores Lawn Care, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was so pleasantly surprised to finally get the lawn care I have been searching for. Mr. Flores came promptly for his appointment. He quoted a good price, and came within two days to do a complete cutting/mowing, edging, blowing all concrete surfaces, and then on another day cleaned my roof gutters and pressure washed my deck. All of this was completed in record time. I have never had my yard looking so good. I highly recommend Mr. Flores; he is a man of many projects, is polite, reasonable and prompt."
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Response time7 hrs
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Unlimited Landscaping & Turf Management, Inc.
3.6(
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The proof for lawn treatment professionals is in the outcome of their work. After a full summer of treatments, I can say that my lawn is looking great going into the winter. These guys do a great job. I appreciate the pre-visit calls letting me know when someone will be out at my house, and the online website is easy to use to pay the bill."
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I just hired them but I was impressed by their response time. They came out the same day surveyed my lawn and told me weather permitting they would begin their service before the week is over. Tim Lacey visited my home and from talking to him he's been around a few lawns, he complemented me for a well kept lawn, but I told him I had a previous service that I no longer wanted to use. Didn't go into details he didn't ask. I anxiously await to see how well Kellis maintain my lawn."
Response time3 days
201 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
McCoy's Landscaping and Lawn Services
5.0(
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Mccoy's Landscaping and Lawn Service is committed to excellence 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 20 years of experience serving Tuscaloosa, AL 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 time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Birmingham, AL

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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