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RAMOS CLEAN UP
4.5(
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommended. I would hire them again. Douglas is very knowledgeable. He not only did as promised, but added on work without taking advantage. His crew is excellent as well. Not only did the work how and when promised, but also top-notch quality."
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Pure Life Lawn And Landscape Services LLC
4.9(
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Pure Life provided a great service. Antuan and his partner were able to take out my old lawn and install sod in an afternoon. They were super easy to work with and were flexible when i asked to use a different nursery for the grass. The lawn looks great now!"
Front yard clean up
Front yard clean up
Front yard clean up
Front yard clean up
Front yard clean up

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K&M Platinum Lawn Care
5.0(
12
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast to get the job done. Will hire him do other projects. They are real people, who aren't there just to sell you something. Congrats on the new baby Kody and family"
Gazebo and Paver Patio
Gazebo and Paver Patio
Gazebo and Paver Patio
Gazebo and Paver Patio
Full Sod+ Irrigation

+30

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Bazoria's landscaping
4.9(
13
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bazoria's Landscaping provided a yard/leaves clean up. I had an enormous amount of leaves and a large yard. Saul and his crew arrived on time and provided OUTSTANDING service. They trimmed all of the plants that were appropriate this time of year and were knowledgeable about plant material and care. I will be using Bazoria's services in the future and highly recommend this company!"
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Castros Landscaping
4.7(
23
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Castro Landscaping to clean up some yard waste and remove a few large stones from the yard. After a hand-shake agreement on the work and price I paid half upfront and the other half upon completion. The clean-up of the yard waste went smoothly and as agreed. However, he left the large stones citing he did not have room and would be back the next day to remove them. He did not return, I contacted him again and he said he would pick them up the next day. He has not been back, and he has not responded to my attempts to contact him. My assumption is he will never return. This is likely due to the fact that I paid the second half before he completed the job. The owner is a friendly person, but he did not complete the job as agreed."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Portland, OR

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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