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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"Excellent job. The price quoted was very competitive. The communication with the firm was efficient. They provided a walk through at the end of the project to make sure the client was happy. They planted grass seed in the area where the digging out had to be done and this has grown in well. They did a much better job on the seeding than my lawn care company do!"
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Baumann's Lawn & Landscape did an amazing job, in a short amount of time. I couldn't be happier. These are the guys to call! Santos brought numerous workers to execute the job. They effluent and fair I would call them again for my next haul job."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lucero Services
4.6(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Lucero Services does an exceptional job, at a very reasonable price. He takes pride in his work and cares about customer satisfaction. My lawn has never looked better. I'm very pleased!!"
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.1(
2,962
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

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Warranties offered

"I'd used TruGreen in the past is why I chose them for my lawn care. I was originally set up on 4-6 week intervals to accomodate my financial needs. Everything was going as planned until I got a fertilization/weed control treatment & aeration in Sep within a week apart. I didn't realize what happened until I received the bill and contacted them to report a duplicated charge. I was told one of the charges included an aeration treatment and was a one time application indicated in the contract. This was not my understanding and must have been in very small print I could not read. When first asked about doing aeration, it was agreed to revisit in the fall. I was not asked, told or suggested this was being done so I got hit with that bill. Customer Service Rep was useless. Her resolution was to send someone out when I mentioned the service was incomplete since the gate was locked and the technician did not have access to my yard."
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+4

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Cabrera Landscaping
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job's size or size. With 8+ years experience.

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+4

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E.A.H. Landscaping Services, Inc.
3.8(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With several years experience, E.A.H. Landscaping Services, Inc., works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gio Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Chevy Chase, MD

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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