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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.8(
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"Wonderful experience with Xtra Care. I live in a DC rowhouse and needed underdeck landscaping work to control the drainage/mosquito problems. Xtra Care was very attentive to cost and suitability needs, adjusting plans multiple times until we had exactly what we needed. During construction, additional work was identified as necessary and Xtra Care did so with professionalism. I am very happy with the work and even happier that my mosquito problem has been eliminated. I would highly recommend Xtra Care for work in the DC metro area."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edward’s Lawn & Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Edward’s crews come through weekly to mow the lawn and in the fall and spring to clean up the yard and beds and do plantings as requested. They are completely responsive to phone calls and emails and go out of their way to accommodate the homeowner. While they’re not what I’d call cheap, the satisfaction I get from their dependable service is worth it! I highly recommend!"
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Landscape Cleanup & Mulching

+115

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DMF Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
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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 by75%of homeowners
Two Brothers Landscaping Service
4.7(
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Customers say: Quick response

"I hired William and his team to weed mulch and clean up my flower beds, and weed and feed my lawn. The price was high, but I thought the quality would be worth it. After the work was done, I thought the job was well done, however, I found that there was weed killer sprayed on the grass, but the lawn was never seeded which created large brown spots on the lawn, the beds were not weeded, only mulch placed over the weeds, which grew through the next week. The weed killer was sprayed on my neighbors rose bush and killed it. When I reached out to William, he ignored my requests to address the problem."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.9(
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Twins Evergreen Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jossymar Landscaping LLC
4.7(
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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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC
4.9(
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Credit card accepted

"J&R Chavez Landscaping, LLC did an incredible job repairing the grouting and sealing a large natural flagstone patio at our home. It was in very poor condition and when his team left it looked better than new! His team was also able to repair and rebuild the interior supports under the floor of the patio. The workmen were excellent, came on time and worked over three days 8-5 every day. They were courteous and highly skilled in stone work. The price was very reasonable as well."
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%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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