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EP Garden and Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Gig Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Edwardo came on time and completed his job as stated. He worked with a helper and took care of all the details needed. I would definitely hire him again and he is very good in communication too."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N L Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Gig Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"José and his crew did a great job! They did all I asked for, and my yard is just so much better. A great job trimming the shrubs and cleaning out the flower beds! They were even able to mow and edge my very wet and overgrown lawn. I will have them come back in the fall to help ‘winterize’."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Lawn Care Etc., Inc.
4.2(
114
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Serving Gig Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was excellent. Called ahead to update us on arrival time. Very safe, thorough and helpful explaining things. We will definitely use Pro Lawn Care again."
 Commercial
 Residential
 Lawn Care
 Pruning
Project in progress

+5

Response time1 day
196 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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A to Z Landscaping & More
5.0(
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Serving Gig Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan is very knowledgeable with landscaping in the lawn. We had quite the problem with moles and rodents, and MOSS causing lots of damage to the lawn. He came out and thatched, aerated and reseeded. . Put topsoil down to help fill in the divots in the lawn and to give a good start to seeds. Came out later and fertilized. So happy to have a beautiful lawn again. We get lots of compliments from the neighborhood. Very reliable, and very thorough. Ryan will always be our lawn guy for sure."
A to Z Landscaping & More
A to Z Landscaping & More
A to Z Landscaping & More
A to Z Landscaping & More
A to Z Landscaping & More

+6

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Rooted Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Serving Gig Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Rooted Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Senske Services of Tacoma
4.8(
6
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Serving Gig Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Gig Harbor, 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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