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

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

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%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Ellicott City, 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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DMF Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
54
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DMF is the best in business. Fred was very prompt to stop by the house and gave an estimate in no time. He made suggestions that helped in our decision making and the price was very reasonable. The work was of great quality so am hiring him also for my lawn care."
Response time1 day
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Twins Evergreen Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"This company is awesome. They are fast, attentive to details and very professional. I have a very difficult property layout - very hilly and this team just does a great job. They also take care of my landscaping: they have cut down sick or dangerous trees, trimmed hedges and mulched the garden area. I have used them for years and will continue to do so!"
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+13

Response time3 days
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jossymar Landscaping LLC
4.8(
6
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and his crew were wonderful in every regard. They listened to what we wanted, made suggestions, and did a marvelous job in our planting beds. We will be using them again in the spring to aerate our lawn and replant grass. I cannot recommend them more highly."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.1(
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

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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Quality Landscape Services
5.0(
7
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Lemus has an excellent crew that gets right to work. We had 10 yards of mulch and three yards of Leafgrow delivered that morning and by the end of the day our flower beds were all edged and mulched, the lawn was aerated and has a top "dressing" of three yards of Leafgrow and the place looks fantastic. This was a long day for these guys -- finished up at about 6PM but wow I was super impressed. Mr. Lemus is friendly and very accommodating. His crew is polite and very respectful -- always yes, sir or yes ma'am. Really, I'd recommend them to anyone. The name says it all -- quality work at reasonable prices. Love these guys!"
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Ellicott City, 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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