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Garden Guys
4.8(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last summer I had the pleasure of working with Garden Guys for a landscape installation project at my home. From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, professional, and exceeded all my expectations. The team was incredibly attentive to my ideas and needs. One of the things that stood out to me were their general attitudes. They seemed to have a great time doing the work at hand were very friendly to me and my wife. That is not always the case with landscape companies. They installed a variety of plants, shrubs, and trees, all of which are growing in beautifully. We were able to incorporate blooming all season which has been a very nice thing to have. We have a hardscaping project scheduled for next summer and we are very excited. We are getting a new patio on the backside of our house. I highly recommend Garden Guys to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping services."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Good Work Lawn Care Services
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Good Work Lawn Care Services for my fall leaf clean up. I have lot of trees. The leaves were removed very promptly and completely. It was such a great hobe I had them come back for the final now of the season. Highly recommend "
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TruGreen
3.7(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Recommended by76%of homeowners
Due Diligence Property Services
New to Angi

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

I love to work outside so much, I turned it into my side gig! Much more than just lawn care: Odd jobs, cleanups, demo and dump runs, landscaping, brush removal, wood splitting, painting and more.\n\nWorking out of New Gloucester, willing to set up a contract for ongoing maintenance of your business or home, or simply work with you to complete a project. \n\nLooking forward to helping your property get in tip top shape!

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First Due Yard Care LLC
New to Angi

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

First Due Yard Care LLC is proudly veteran and first responder owned and operated. We bring the same commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and dedication to service that we demonstrated in our previous careers.\nOur mission is simple: provide reliable, professional yard care services that you can count on. Based in New Gloucester, Maine, we are proud to serve our local community and the surrounding areas. We understand the value of hard work and take pride in transforming your outdoor spaces.

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Clarke Painting, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Clarke Painting and Property management is a local, down to earth, conscientious, painting and real estate management company. The Clarke team takes pride in our prompt and reliable service. Our service area includes Southern Maine and Southern New Hampshire. Please take a moment to look through our websites. www.clarkepaint.com www.southernmainerents.com www.clarkepropertymanagement.com In addition to our painting and carpentry services we offer full property management services. We Oversee all necessary operations with regard to managing your property. Our services include tenant placement, tenant relations, credit & background checks, rent collection, and organizing all repairs and maintenance for the property and accounting services.

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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Solari Property Care & Excavation LLC.
4.7(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

"DON"T HIRE THIS MAN, BAD NEWS: When he came, I told him about a sump pump and asked him to please watch out for it and not bulldoze dirt over it. Guess what, clogged it. Had a back up and it flooded my finished family room. Not to mention, my lawn is all weeds, he never came back to fix it. never pulled the stumps, which was part of the contract, had to hire someone else. Big waste of money. If he tells you he guarantees his work, don't believe him."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Portland, ME

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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