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Avatar for Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
5.0(
44
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I’m hired this team when I first moved into my new home in October 2022. I’ve kept them since and they have consistently and reliably maintained my yard since then. They do great work and are respectful of my property. "
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
40
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Alan did a great job! Attentive, good communication, right tools, knows what he's doing, professional, great attitude. Highly recommended. I'll hire again if need arises. "
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Courtyard grading and landscape

+159

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Eastern Turf Maintenance Inc
4.7(
85
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"More Like Eastern 1/3 of your lawn Maintenance! I watched my service provider on Ring cameras perform service on 3,600 square feet and ignore the front and side lawns, 6,200 square feet. But my bill reflected 10,000 square feet of service. When I called to question this, they didn't seem to care and I canceled my account. Then I got a p*****-off call from the guy who serviced my lawn (which I did not request), trying to justify the lack of work done on my property. I am still waiting on a call from the 'office manager' about making this right, but I doubt that will come. Attached is an image from the untreated portion of the property, that was nice green grass a year ago (and 1,500 bucks ago) and now it's not doing so well, I wonder what it would have looked like had it been properly serviced!!!"
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+7

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Fairway Green
Fairway Green
4.6(
120
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"In April, I pre-paid for a full year of service to take advantage of discount pricing. When I signed up and paid, I was told a technician would be out within a week to begin services. The plan included six lawn treatments, and according to the company’s website, these treatments are supposed to occur every 6–7 weeks. That did not happen. The first treatment did not occur until May 20, nearly a month later. After that, more than 8 weeks passed without service. I called to follow up and received a text message from technician Brandon stating that he would be out the next day. No one came. After multiple follow-ups, he finally showed up on July 17. Since then, more than 11 weeks have passed (today is October 1) with no further service. My repeated calls, voicemails, and attempts to contact the company through its customer portal have gone unanswered. Fairway Green Lawn Care has failed to provide services within the timeframes it promises both on its website and in its communications with me. Proper lawn care requires consistent and timely treatments, which I did not receive. Save yourself the headache and find a more reliable lawn care service."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Vin DiPasquale Landscaping
4.8(
40
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This team of men & woman are the BEST. This was a HUGE sized job and took them 2.5 days in the pouring rain, THey disassembled and removed all our office furniture as we moved to a new location. Their communication prior and during was wonderful. This team is truly the definition of a hardworking crew."
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+28

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Season to Season Landscaping
4.0(
24
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In October of 2024 Shane came out to give me a quote for yard clean up. After several calls by me, I finally got a start date. Shane called me and said they could start a day early and I was fine with that but they showed up at 5:30pm. I was told they would start at noon. The next day (actual start date) they showed up at 7:30pm and were there for a half hour and left because getting dark. I was told they would be there the next day at 9am. At 10:30am I called Shane asking where the crew was. He actually argued with me telling me they were there. So apparently I was blind. They showed up after 11am and they finished while I was out. Only half the job was done. I emailed all photos of areas not done with pic of contract for those areas quoted. In no way did Shane reach out to see if everything was done. I had to hire another company to finish what they did not do. When I got the bill, I reached out to Shane and said we need to revisit this bill because not everything done. He offered a $150 discount (via Sara's email) which was laughable and said "if ok we will send a new invoice". I sent an email back saying $150 is not acceptable and got no response. No response for 5 months! I got an email 5 months later saying my bill was delinquent but they cut the bill in half. I never received new invoice that showed bill was cut in half till 5 months after my last contact with them. They are not trustworthy and play games. If I could give a zero, I would."
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+11

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.7(
2,161
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."
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+4

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Durham, NC

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.

The Durham, NC homeowners’ guide to lawn care aerations

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