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Miller Property Services
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a lot of dead spots in my lawn from the Great Drought of 2012. Brad came out, assessed the situation, and made a recommendation that he do core aeration, over-seeding using a slicer/slit seeder, and fertilize the new seed. The new grass came up looking beautiful in the fall. I got tons of compliments on the way my lawn recovered. I'll definitely be using his services again this fall, as will several of my friends."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kessinger Lawn Care
4.3(
388
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Serving Middletown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had just recently had my lawn fertilized, so the gentlemen that arrived with Kessinger Lawn Care were not able to overseed my yard for fear tht the fertilizer will kill any new grass.  Regardless, they were very friendly and completed the work of aerating my yard quickly.   I would defintely re-hire them this fall for the same service; only better planning on my part was needed. <br />"
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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King's Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Middletown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent experience. Their price was 1/2 to 1/3 the price quoted by others, and the work was done very quickly with large equipment. Roy did forewarn us that the large equipment would damage our lawn. However, they were very careful to keep this to a minimum and the damage was easily repaired. We realized after Roy had given us our estimate that a gas line runs right through the middle of the area; however, he did the work for the original price quoted. The replacement dirt appears to be of high quality and was easy to work--looking forward to a beautiful flower garden next year!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr Plumber by Metzler & Hallam
4.6(
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Serving Middletown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Always a good experience with R V Hallam. Dustin is very personable and easy to work with and always teaches me something. He truly seems to care about his customers and their homes. We wound up having a problem with the toilet that was installed and they were wonderful about coming out and making everything right. The person we speak to on the phone always stresses that she wants us to be satisfied and they will always work to make everything right. And they absolutely do."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hoosier HomeWorks llc
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A small affordable home improvement company with more thn 20 years experience serving central and east central indiana. We offer flat rate pricing on many items. Where flat rate pricing does not apply we are very competitive in other pricing schedules. All work is guaranteed for two years.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McIntire Lawn & Landscape
5.0(
1
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Serving Middletown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We're your Indiana locally owned and operated one-stop shop for any and all landscape solutions and consultation. Been in business since 2001. 15-20 full-time employees. FREE ESTIMATES.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Middletown, IN

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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