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Green Lawn Fertilizing, Inc
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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"Green Lawn Fertilizing has been fertilizing, aerating, and overseeing my lawn for 3-4 years now and their quality, service, and work has produced a beautiful lawn. I will continue to use them because I am very happy and satisfied with their work and superb customer service."
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Response time1 day
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Lansdowne Lawn Care
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi my name is Rodney, I’m am the owner of Lansdowne Lawn Care. We provide many services such as mowing, yard clean ups, yard designs, trimming, mulching, aeration and more. We are available 7days a week and offer $20 off for first time customers. Please contact us for top tier services.

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Delbay Enterprise
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

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Hello Delbay enterprise here \nWe are a local lawn care company based in south jersey \nWe offer great service and reliability with many discounts and benefits sure to provide you with the quality you expect \nWe strive to do the best to make every customer happy before and after every job

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DVH Turf Management
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darren estimated and performed the services over the top. He came back a few times in the beginning to ensure the lawn was responding to his (their) treatment."
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Beat The Weeds Organic Based Lawn Care
4.6(
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"Great job each year. Lawn has never looked so good They offer pre-paid summer maintenance plan which I signed up for and was pleased as the work was done as promised and was cheaper and easier than paying for each treatment"
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Green Lawn Fertilizing
4.5(
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Green Lawn Fertilizing has been fertilizing, aerating, and overseeing my lawn for 3-4 years now and their quality, service, and work has produced a beautiful lawn. I will continue to use them because I am very happy and satisfied with their work and superb customer service."
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Response time4 days
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Spring-Green Lawn Care
4.8(
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

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"The lawn looks a lot better today than it did before I hired Scott.  Each time he applies fertilizer, he leaves a note explaining exactly what he did and what I can do to improve the lawn such as raising the mower height and thinning out tree branches where there is too much shade.  He aerated and seeded the entire yard recently.  Areas that were totally bare are now covered in thick green grass."
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L.A.J.E. Bros
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Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Kirkwood, DE

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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