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Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes
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Serving Elizabethtown, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

We’re a father-and-son landscaping team rooted in plant science, hard work, and community care. Our mission is simple: keep your lawn, shrubs, flowers, and trees looking their best while treating every client like family. From routine lawn maintenance to detailed landscape care, we bring reliability, expertise, and a personal touch to every job.\n\nNeighbors know us as “The Boys in Vander”—always ready to lend a hand, whether it’s improving your yard or going the extra mile to help out. When you call us, you’re not just hiring a crew, you’re gaining a trusted partner who cares for your property like it’s our own.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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GH outdoors solutions LLC
New to Angi

Serving Elizabethtown, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, my name is Bailey Mcgarity. I was born and raised here in North Carolina. Outside of this business I am a husband and father. I started this company to pursue my goal of growing my own business. My company is insured to be able to suit your needs with comfort and confidence. I hope to be able to serve you soon!

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Bird Dog Heating & Air
New to Angi

Serving Elizabethtown, NC and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Zsombor Didek, and I’m the owner of Bird Dog Heating & Air, proudly serving Wilmington and the surrounding areas. As a young, driven technician with a fresh mindset in the HVAC trade, I bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing things the right way—every time.

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Mow N Grow Landscape Management
New to Angi

Serving Elizabethtown, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Full service landscape management company offers maintenance programs, integrated pest management, irrigation management,\n also offers design, installation, consultation, landscape/exterior staging. Please visit our web site for more detailed listing of services & information.

Realtree Landscapes, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Elizabethtown, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Realtree Landscapes, LLC is a full service landscaping and grounds maintenance service provider. We provide services from the smallest residential lawn care package to largest residential and commercial landscape design and installation. Along with landscape services, grounds care, and landscape maintenance, we also provide other services such as hardscapes, retaining walls, fountains, ponds, pond less waterfalls, water features, drainage solutions, erosion control, fencing, decks, selective pruning, grade work, mulch installation, rock and gravel installation, pine straw installation, large tree installation, plant installs, pressure washing, outdoor lighting, bulkheads, outdoor kitchens and living spaces, green alternatives to fertilizer, sea walls, fire pits, and holiday lighting

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DFC Industries
New to Angi

Serving Elizabethtown, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DFC Industries utilizes heavy machinery to conduct valuable time saving services that include: Land Clearing, Forestry Mulching, Demolition and Removal, Storm Clean-Up, Grading, Stump Work, Aggregate Work, Driveways, Shooting Berms, Ponds, Tree Removal and much more.

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Elizabethtown, 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.

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