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Andrade's Lawn Services, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Love this company, they have been taking care of our lawn since the summer and my yard looks amazing. They were even able to trim, and remove some trees from our backyard. Very professional and friendly. I have recommended them to my friends as well, and they all love this company!"
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"Rick returned our calls promptly and gave us a fair quote for services. Baumann's does not overcharge or upsell. Once we settled on Baumann's Landscaping as our contractor, we called Rick and the crew were out the next morning promptly at 9am. We were expecting two days of work to clear the brush, but they completed the job in 4 hours. The crew went above and beyond, killing vines choking our trees, mulching all the deadfall, and pushing the brush line all the way back beyond the trees (we live on Maryland wetlands). Fast, prompt, great job. Would absolutely hire again. A++."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JP Landscaping Inc
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Serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"JP Landscaping wowed me from the minute they started work until the time they finished. I have truly never worked with a better contractor and crew than this group. We hired them to help correct a drainage issue on the side of our back yard that was allowing water flow toward our home during strong storms. Jose met with us and determined a plan to add a wall to hold the water and push toward the drainage system they added so that water would flow to the road and not toward our house. It turned out to be beautiful and functional! He has the hardest working and most professional crew!"
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Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midway Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Midway Landscaping was great. They came out with very short notice and removed all our leaves and there were a lot! They did it very quickly & efficiently. We will hire them again for other lawn services for sure."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Blades of Green Lawn Virginia
4.0(
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Serving Fairfax, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"I have extensive damage to my lawn due to moles, so I needed to have the whole lawn reseeded. I decided to have the lawn aerated with their two direction aerator and then seeded. They said your lawn would be thick come spring time and would have very few if any weeds. They were right, grass even grew in shaded areas that would never take shade seed. They left you with a small bag of sun seed and small bag of shade seed to touch up any areas that need some attention. Very happy with the results. I used a little of the shade seed in the spring and that was all."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Fairfax, VA

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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