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TNR Gardening Services
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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TNR Gardening Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freddy Landscaping
3.4(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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I am industry expert in Monterey country. I pride myself on my extreme professionalism and attention to detail. My customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give me a call today & we look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
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E1 Construction
New to Angi

Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

“Built different. At E1 Construction, we bring energy, precision, and pride to every job. From full construction projects to smaller services like lawn care, gutter cleaning, and junk removal, we handle it all. We focus on quality work, strong communication, and results that last—no matter the size of the job.”

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About Green Land Care
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"It took us several days to connect (Vince had been ill, it turned out), but he returned my call. He was able to get a crew to my property the same day. It took them about 1.5 hours to remove both problems. His crew worked steadily and well and displayed a caring about the way they left the property looking. I thought his price was fair considering the size of the plants he had to remove. I will look forward to working with him again when I decide to remake my back yard and other landscaping projects!
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Urizar Landscaping
4.7(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Melvin did our landscaping, including the design, selection, and installation. Our original backyard was multi-tiered and not landscaped at all - most of the surface area was dirt that could not be planted. Urizar Landscaping as a team did an incredible job, not only clearing all the space and preparing the soil, but hand selecting plants (over 150) for the different areas of the yard, putting in a new lawn and building three raised garden beds in our backyard. We have continued to use them a few times a month for maintenance and replanting for the season."
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Rotarea Aerating Service
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

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Excellent Job in all respects.

 

Appointments: 

     Easy to make over the phone; received a "reminder" email the day before; received "enroute" telephone call.



The Job:

    Aeration:  Quick but thorough.  I've done my own aeration in the past so can assess job quality

    Fertilizer:  Applied fertilizer and pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicide as part of the service

    Clean-up:  Thoroughly swept all areas around the lawn

    Knowledge:  Very knowledgeable and forthcoming regarding lawn and weed-related issues.  Had a number of valuable suggestions for how we could improve our lawn's soil condition and enhance water retention (water conservation)  

 

Price: 

    Very good.  $72 (including 10% Angie's discount) for approximately 2000 sq ft of lawn

 

I'll definitely be using Rotarea in the future.   


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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Santa Cruz, CA

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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