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Serrano and Son's Landscaping
4.5(
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely excellent! On time, very professional, and highly knowledgible. The project was completed quickly by their team! "
MOWING A WEEKLY PROPERTY
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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JMG Elite Lawn Care
4.7(
13
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"I had great experience with JMG last year and they even did a few additional projects like clearing areas and trimming shrubs for me in addition to mowing. I was satisfied. This year my mowings became farther and farther apart and additional work they had estimated and I agreed to never happened. My lawn was mowed July 3 and not again for the rest of July. I emailed twice - first email was told there?d be here July 26 but that did not happen nor did a few days into the next week with a second email getting no response. With the grass so long rabbits began nesting in my lawn, I had to switch to a different mowing service."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.7(
2,161
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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EM Landscaping Services
5.0(
4
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eliseo and Brian came out to help us with our backyard patio. They recommended Unilock beacon hill and brought samples. They were able to get permitting done as well as get us on schedule soon. Overall great experience highly recommend"
Patio and Wall Install
Lawn Clean-up and Topsoil
Recent Maintenance
Patio Install
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Poul's Landscaping
4.9(
149
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are return customers, and once again Poul's service was excellent. Kelly provided personalized attention to our project, and we greatly appreciate her expertise. The crew did a wonderful job planting our trees, and communication about installation dates was prompt. They genuinely care about their customers, and have a beautiful nursery; highly recommend."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Highland Park, IL

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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