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Avatar for Angel Landscaping

Angel Landscaping

4.86(
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Angel Landscaping

4.86(
49
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Angel Landscaping. We have proudly been serving the area for over 16 years. We offer a fast and dependable service for any of your landscaping and hardscaping needs. Call us today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Company very professional, quick to respond and did a great job"

Sandy S on October 2025

Welcome to Angel Landscaping. We have proudly been serving the area for over 16 years. We offer a fast and dependable service for any of your landscaping and hardscaping needs. Call us today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Company very professional, quick to respond and did a great job"

Sandy S on October 2025

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Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Co., LLC

4.69(
37
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Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Co., LLC

4.69(
37
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 years of experience

Family owned and operated since 1964, Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Company, LLC is proud to offer expert service to both residential and commercial clients. Whether you're in the market to save a cherished tree or manage an entire campus, you can trust Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Company, LLC to handle your goals and concerns with the utmost professionalism so contact us today.

"Jon Olsz went above and beyond to ensure that our trees and shrubs were pruned, removed and are now properly cared for. Jon walked the property with me and spent time answering my question.. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, an effective communicator and will keep you posted every step of the way. Jon visited the property before, during and again weeks after the service to ensure that we were satisfied with the work. The work was exceptional. Great care was taken not only to prune and remove the trees/shrubs but also to keep the yard clean. The pruning was to keep our amazing trees/shrubs to scale. The workmanship kept the property looking natural. All hand-pruned.. I highly recommend Almstead Tree Service and Jon Olsz."

Lina G on May 2021

Family owned and operated since 1964, Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Company, LLC is proud to offer expert service to both residential and commercial clients. Whether you're in the market to save a cherished tree or manage an entire campus, you can trust Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Company, LLC to handle your goals and concerns with the utmost professionalism so contact us today.

"Jon Olsz went above and beyond to ensure that our trees and shrubs were pruned, removed and are now properly cared for. Jon walked the property with me and spent time answering my question.. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, an effective communicator and will keep you posted every step of the way. Jon visited the property before, during and again weeks after the service to ensure that we were satisfied with the work. The work was exceptional. Great care was taken not only to prune and remove the trees/shrubs but also to keep the yard clean. The pruning was to keep our amazing trees/shrubs to scale. The workmanship kept the property looking natural. All hand-pruned.. I highly recommend Almstead Tree Service and Jon Olsz."

Lina G on May 2021

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Harmony Tree Care

4.55(
32
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•Approved Pro

Harmony Tree Care

4.55(
32
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Tree, shrub and lawn services include tree removal, tree & shrub pruning, planting, stump grinding and a comprehensive plant healthcare program. Our service program is design and directed by a NJ Licensed Tree Expert and a certified pesticide applicator with 30 years of experience. Our lawn and plant healthcare program can help you to improve the health and appearance of your valuable trees, shrubs and lawn. Our team installs and repairs paver and stone walkways, patios and steps. Our organic tick treatments help you to protect your family and pets.

"Overall rating 5...not 4.5! (Not sure why I was unable to rate above 4.5 on this site). They did such a great job on our first tree.....we asked them to schedule a trim on a second tree and they were able to provide service while they were here. So pleased with their work. Highly recommend. The world would be a better place if more businesses provided the quality of work that they do at affordable prices. Thank you to the three fine young professionals from Harmony Tree service!"

Linda B on September 2022

Tree, shrub and lawn services include tree removal, tree & shrub pruning, planting, stump grinding and a comprehensive plant healthcare program. Our service program is design and directed by a NJ Licensed Tree Expert and a certified pesticide applicator with 30 years of experience. Our lawn and plant healthcare program can help you to improve the health and appearance of your valuable trees, shrubs and lawn. Our team installs and repairs paver and stone walkways, patios and steps. Our organic tick treatments help you to protect your family and pets.

"Overall rating 5...not 4.5! (Not sure why I was unable to rate above 4.5 on this site). They did such a great job on our first tree.....we asked them to schedule a trim on a second tree and they were able to provide service while they were here. So pleased with their work. Highly recommend. The world would be a better place if more businesses provided the quality of work that they do at affordable prices. Thank you to the three fine young professionals from Harmony Tree service!"

Linda B on September 2022

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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
52 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"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."

Alejandro S on May 2025

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"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."

Alejandro S on May 2025

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Northern Hills Landscaping

4.74(
13
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Northern Hills Landscaping

4.74(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

With over 35 years of experience serving the East Hanover area, Northern Hills Landscaping, is your solution for all your landscaping and lawn care maintenance needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Fair and transparent"

Melissa C on July 2024

With over 35 years of experience serving the East Hanover area, Northern Hills Landscaping, is your solution for all your landscaping and lawn care maintenance needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Fair and transparent"

Melissa C on July 2024

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Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc.

4.38(
5
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•Approved Pro

Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc.

4.38(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 years of experience

Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc., has been serving North and central New Jersey since 1982. We are a family owned and operated business; we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of work and excellent customer service. Call us today for all your lawn, tree and mosquito control needs needs!

"Reliable and effective lawn treatment."

Steven M on June 2021

Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc., has been serving North and central New Jersey since 1982. We are a family owned and operated business; we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of work and excellent customer service. Call us today for all your lawn, tree and mosquito control needs needs!

"Reliable and effective lawn treatment."

Steven M on June 2021

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The Slevin Group Landscape and Snow

4.58(
12
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The Slevin Group Landscape and Snow

4.58(
12
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Slevin Group Inc is a landscaping company located in Morris County, NJ capable of completing any of your landscaping needs. We have all types of landscaping equipment to complete any landscaping job of any scale. Visit our website at slevingroupnj.com

"Overall went well. Bill and his team showed up and performed the work in a timely and professional fashion. Highly recommend!"

JERI F on June 2020

The Slevin Group Inc is a landscaping company located in Morris County, NJ capable of completing any of your landscaping needs. We have all types of landscaping equipment to complete any landscaping job of any scale. Visit our website at slevingroupnj.com

"Overall went well. Bill and his team showed up and performed the work in a timely and professional fashion. Highly recommend!"

JERI F on June 2020

JBA Landscape & Design LLC

4.86(
7
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JBA Landscape & Design LLC

4.86(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

JBA Landscape & Design LLC is a full-service landscape company, privately owned and operated by Arthur Szproch. This company is based out of Wayne, NJ and offers services to both the residential and commercial community. We work with towns in and around Pasaic County and the tri-state area. JBA is backed by full maintenance and construction crews; including two maintenance crews and one masonry crew. We are capable of providing a complete spectrum of landscape services from lawn maintenance to construction. Our company offers Landscape Design, Pavers, Retaining Walls, Custom Water Features, Masonry, Steps, Outdoor Lighting, Snow Removal, and Holiday Lighting. We can meet all your needs from the moment you step outside your home!

"Extremely happy with the look and the craftsmanship of this job.Arthur, who is the owner, was a pleasure to work with and he and his crew did an excellent job. After we first met he came back with a color draft of what the completed project would look like and the end result looked just as great. His employees were there every day ,rain or shine, and their dedication and hard work was evident in the finished product. My son first used JBA Landscaping and we were impressed with their work and I'm glad we picked them for our patio installation."

Bob H on April 2018

JBA Landscape & Design LLC is a full-service landscape company, privately owned and operated by Arthur Szproch. This company is based out of Wayne, NJ and offers services to both the residential and commercial community. We work with towns in and around Pasaic County and the tri-state area. JBA is backed by full maintenance and construction crews; including two maintenance crews and one masonry crew. We are capable of providing a complete spectrum of landscape services from lawn maintenance to construction. Our company offers Landscape Design, Pavers, Retaining Walls, Custom Water Features, Masonry, Steps, Outdoor Lighting, Snow Removal, and Holiday Lighting. We can meet all your needs from the moment you step outside your home!

"Extremely happy with the look and the craftsmanship of this job.Arthur, who is the owner, was a pleasure to work with and he and his crew did an excellent job. After we first met he came back with a color draft of what the completed project would look like and the end result looked just as great. His employees were there every day ,rain or shine, and their dedication and hard work was evident in the finished product. My son first used JBA Landscaping and we were impressed with their work and I'm glad we picked them for our patio installation."

Bob H on April 2018

Markovski Landscaping &Tree Service

4.80(
5
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Markovski Landscaping &Tree Service

4.80(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family-owned business for over 20 years based in Rockaway, NJ, locally renowned for our integrity and attention to detail for tree care and landscape maintenance. We utilize professional industry equipment to cover all phases of caring for trees, any of your landscaping needs, and even commercial snow removal. Serving Northern New Jersey.

We are a family-owned business for over 20 years based in Rockaway, NJ, locally renowned for our integrity and attention to detail for tree care and landscape maintenance. We utilize professional industry equipment to cover all phases of caring for trees, any of your landscaping needs, and even commercial snow removal. Serving Northern New Jersey.

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Livingston, NJ

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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