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EP Garden and Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Mercer Island, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eduardo and his team are incredible! Very professional, efficient, kind, and a great value for services. The end results were fantastic. We have almost 1 acre of land and they mowed, weed whacked, took care of extra yard waste, removed a huge blackberry bush and did some trimming. They went above and beyond - We couldn't be more happy with their services. We will definitely be hiring them for all future lawn and yard care."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N L Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Mercer Island, 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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Unique Landscaping LLC
5.0(
46
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Serving Mercer Island, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job! They took care of all the river rock and gravel around my house and completely transformed what was a total disaster into something beautiful. The attention to detail and hard work really showed in the final result. I even had a few modifications during the project and they were completely accommodating. Everything looks clean, professional, and perfectly finished. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Highly recommend them for any landscaping work."
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project

+20

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gardening And Landscaping Services
5.0(
9
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Serving Mercer Island, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Arturo did a fantastic job. He is a very polite person. He provide excellent manners and a professional lawn and yard clean up. Definitely a 5 star service. He is worth hiring."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JR Land Care
4.8(
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Serving Mercer Island, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Itâ s not easy to find yard/lawn service professionals Who are willing to tackle a big job like mine and who show up on time. Juan Rodriguez is professional, punctual and he was careful to do a good job with my yard. My backyard was completely overgrown with weeds. He and his crew removed all the weeds, re-seeded and fertilized the backyard. He even watered the area before he left. I highly recommend JR Land Care and I will continue to use their services."
Cleanup
Cleanup done
Leafs
Leafs
Hedge trimming

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
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Arpy Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Mercer Island, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We use Arpy for our mowing and lawn care, mulching, shrub trimming, spring and fall yard clean ups, power washing driveways, patios- basically everything for our home lawn and care. We’ve been using them for the past three years and they always do an excellent job and have very reasonable pricing - an excellent value. We appreciate the work they do to keeping our home looking beautiful- we would not be able to do it ourselves and have it look as nice as it does so it means a lot! Saves us time and money! Definitely recommend them!"
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Mulch
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sowing grass
sowing grass

+33

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Mercer Island, 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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