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Heroes Lawn Care - Cedar Rapids
5.00(
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Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Heroes Lawn Care is locally owned and proud to offer the best lawn care services, from fertilization to irrigation. We are the only lawn care company owned by a turfgrass PhD, so you have access to endless knowledge and solutions! Using only professional-grade granular fertilizers, applied by licensed and certified lawn care experts, we can assure you the best value for your lawn care dollar! Plus, we actually answer the phone or return your email. Contact us today for the following services: Fertilization, weed control, irrigation start-up and backflow testing, grub control, sod installation, irrigation installs and repairs, aeration/overseed, mosquito control, and irrigation winterizations.\n\nCall us today to get expert knowledge (and awesome fertilizer) applied to your lawn!

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Quality Care Lawn
New to Angi

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Quality Care Lawn in Cedar Rapids, IA provides expert lawn care, fertilizing, aeration, weed control, and pest control. We were founded in 1980 with a simple mission: Quality Work, Done With Care.\n

Two Guys Handyman Srvs
New to Angi

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Handyman service for most home repair or remodel. Etc.

L & S Lawn Care Inc
5.00(
3
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In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Lawn Care Landscapeing Snow Removal

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Greg's Lawn & Landscaping
2.63(
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In business since 1983

"I’ve used this service for three years and my lawn looks worse than it ever has. I wouldn’t leave this review, but unfortunately after being threatened to be taken to small claims court over $68 I feel the need to share my story. I received a letter last fall saying they were switching over to ACH, in order to continue service you had to update your account with ACH info. I thought, great! I don’t want to continue because my lawn looks terrible after 3 years of using them so I won’t update to ACH. Fast forward to spring 2022, someone comes and does first round and leaves an invoice. I email and say I was surprised to see the invoice (since I hadn’t updated to ACH payments) and honestly my lawn is awful and I don’t want the service. They say I had to provide 30 day written notice to cancel. Invoice is still due. I asked someone to come look at my lawn, no one comes. I call them a couple months later because my lawn looks EVEN WORSE if possible.. (huge thistles, weeds of every variety) I tell them I do not feel that I should have to pay this invoice for a service I didn’t expect to receive on top of the fact that 3 years of service has clearly not been effective. I showed pictures since no one would come out.. literally all I get in response is a threat to take me to small claims court if the invoice isn’t paid. Like after all the money I had already paid wasn’t enough, they really want to fight a customer over $68 rather than trying to mend a situation. All in all, they don’t care about you or the service they provide."
Recommended by26%of homeowners
Aesthetically Yours
5.00(
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Great crew, happy and on site owner. I would definitely hire again."
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Mount Vernon, IA

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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