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EP Garden and Landscaping
5.0(
81
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Serving Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N L Landscaping
5.0(
14
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Serving Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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JR Land Care
4.8(
19
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Serving Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were willing to sign up for the lawn, but do other gardening when the lawn doesn't need work. They are getting weeds and undr control that were neglected by our previous yard people. We are in a steep hill.. So far as the emergency mail box, everything was quite wet from rain and melted snow, but they bought Quickcrete, which set up well and we are enjoying having a better mailbox after 60 years using the one which broke off the old concrete. Our last team pretended not to understand English. If I didn't go out and ask them to do something (which they often should have already done), I had to go out and find the "leader." In comparison, Juan always checks in with me to be sure there isn't something out of the usual I want his people to do or to let me know his plans. If they make a mistake, they are nice about correcting it. (This only happened once when I didn't make my instructions clear about where I wanted some gravel.)"
Cleanup
Cleanup done
Leafs
Leafs
Hedge trimming

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Guadalupe Home Services
5.0(
15
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Serving Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Guadalupe's work ethic is high, fairn and unswerving. His completed job is top quality and detail oriented. The value you receive for the work given is the highest I've ever seen in my 20 years of hiring home care contractors. I will use Guadalupe's Home Services for all my home improvement and care needs and I highly recommend them for you as well!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Juan Mayorga Contractor
4.6(
23
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Serving Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"4/5 stars, thatched lawn and put in mulch as asked. The mulch layer is a little thinner than expected and there is still a bit of moss in the lawn but work was done on time."
Paver
Planting pathway
Retaining wall
Pathway pavers
Synthetic turf

+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Maple Valley, 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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