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Custom Personalized Lawn Care
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Serving Okemos, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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We Provide Weed Control/Fertilization, Grub Control, Mosquito Control\n\nCustom Personalized Lawn Care Locations\nFlint, MI – Headquarters\n• 5289 N. Genesee Rd , Flint, MI 48506 \nSaginaw Office\n• 3691 Fashion Square Blvd. Suite 1, Saginaw, MI 48603 \nLansing Office\n• 4103 Grand Oak Dr. Suite B 102, Lansing, MI 48911 \n\nCustom Lawn Care is a locally managed company that provides customized lawn care programs and additional services within the Flint, Lansing, Saginaw and surrounding areas since 1988. We try to surpass our customer’s expectations with every application, no matter how much we continue to grow.

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TruGreen
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Serving Okemos, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

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"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."
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DB Services
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Serving Okemos, MI and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Dalton Brown, owner and operator of D.B. Services.\n\nI am a simple, down to Earth man, just trying to make a living by providing services, the best I can; and making a fair deal with everyone I'm in business with.\n\nIve been doing handyman services since I graduated high school in 2017. I like to consider myself pretty decent help. \n\nThank you and God Bless.

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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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