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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
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Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team at Xtra Care has done several landscaping projects for us as well as perform our seasonal maintenance. Their work always impresses us. The transformation is like magic. The most recent project was landscaping in front of my mother-in-law’s home which turned out amazing. Prior to that they solved a problem we had with mowing a steep hillside. This past spring they completed a patio and garden project that we built a pavilion over that we use daily. It has transformed a useless part of our yard into a beautiful outdoor oasis. The crew is great and they work so hard to get things done and done right. The office staff always follows up in a very timely manner. The owners are the best and have wonderful ideas on how to improve our property. We have had a wonderful experience working with Xtra Care and are certainly planning to use them again. We truly enjoy all the improvements they have made to our outdoor spaces. We highly recommend them for your landscaping needs."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have been servicing my lawn care needs for over two years.
The staff is punctual professional and know what they are doing.
My lawn has never looked better.
They aren't cheap, but not unreasonable either."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Two Brothers Landscaping Service
4.7(
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Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R & R Decorating, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Gaithersburg, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was punctual. His coworkers were professional. They were respectful they did the work in a timely way. They were very careful with my property to take good care of it. I highly recommend them."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Gaithersburg, 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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