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Silva's Lawn Care, LLC
4.8(
41
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Silva's Lawn Care does excellent work and is very thorough. My lawn always looks great afterwards. I would highly recommend them."
A clean-up
Clean up
Clean up
Clean up
Clean up

+18

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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OAK Property Services
5.0(
9
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We talked with a few different services and ended up choosing Emilio Ortiz and his team. We’re definitely happy we chose them for our ivy removal! Emilio was responsive and had great tips for after care. He and his team were timely (with coming out and giving us a quote, scheduling the service, and completing it), kind, and got the job done well for a great price! We’d 100% recommend them and plan on reaching out to them again for any future tasks we may need help with. "
Small shrub removal
Small shrub removal
Small shrub removal
Small shrub removal
Small shrub removal

+11

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Soil Mates, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job! The estimate and job were done timely and in a friendly manner. Even working in the rain! I appreciate it. Will use this company again."
30ft fence
30ft fence
Fence repair
Leaf Cleanup
Leaf Cleanup

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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Castros Landscaping
4.7(
23
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Angi 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%
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Salem, 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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