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EP Garden and Landscaping
4.9(
76
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The 2 gentlemen were punctual and reviewed job to be done. A quote was texted before work began . Lawn mowed and edged. All flower beds were weed , pruned and swept clean. Great job pruning hedge as well. I am more than satisfied with work. Really nice to work with. I give them 5 stars.😁"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N L Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The crew arrived on time, with all necessary tools and labor. They did a wonderful job trimming our 10 foot high hedge and cleaned up afterwards as well. Will hire again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Juan Mayorga Contractor
4.8(
20
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Been working with Juan for several years now - does great with the general maintenance and face dinner several other projects to clean up the yard and trees"
Paver
Planting pathway
Retaining wall
Pathway pavers
Synthetic turf

+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rooted Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Worth every penny. These guys are amazing!! We hired them to come clean up a huge dirt area that we are constantly fighting weeds in. They were efficient- 2 guys knocking out the job in 2 hours, when it would’ve taken us closer to 8 hours (it did last year). & It’s been 3 months and we’ve had hardly any weeds come back! We couldn’t have been happier with the service and result! "
Response time2 days
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Senske Services of Tacoma
5.0(
5
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Senske is proud to serve homeowners, commercial businesses, and public properties in lovely Tacoma and surrounding areas. Our services allow customers to enjoy the beauty of their landscape more. We provide seasonal and year-round landscape maintenance, tree service, preventative weed and disease control, and professional pest control services. Which, give customers greater peace of mind knowing their landscape maintenance is taken care of. Earning the trust of our customers is important to us. For more than 75 years, we have done just this, and all our lawn care, tree service, and pest control services are backed by the Senske Promise, we'll meet your satisfaction, or we will do it again. Our technicians are state and EPA-certified and experienced in the particular landscape maintenance and shrub and tree care needed in our very special region. So put our technicians' know-how and expertise to good use and feel confident that your home, property, or business is being well maintained.

Lawn
Lawn
Lawn
Pest Control
Tree Care

+4

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Federal Way, WA

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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