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Superior Home & Lawn Designs - Home Facebook
4.9(
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Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 15 years of experience serving the Springfield area, Superior Home and Lawn Designs is your solution for all your home improvement and landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call.

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Patio and Fire Pit Build
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Patio and Fire Pit Build
Finished Project

+19

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GREGG'S LAWN CARE
New to Angi

Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

With over 3 years of experience serving Decatur and surrounding areas, Greg's Lawn and Landscape Service is the solution for all your Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance needs. We take great pride in our professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service. We strive to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

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J&M Custom Creations
4.7(
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Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

J&M Custom Creations, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

Cobble Stone Water way
New Flower Bed
Block Wall and Steps
Complete Landscape Design
Complete Landscape Design

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Graf LawnCare and Landscaping, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

We're an honest and dependable company that is owner operated, we take great pride in our work and in satisfying our customers. Our experience, knowledge and diversity sets us apart. We have over 20 years of experience, we are not your fly by night company. Our customers appreciate our creative style, customer service, owner interest, quiality commercial grade materials and our general concern for quality work and satisfaction.

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Soldier of Fortune Landscaping - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Really nice professionals. They even put your lawn on a scheduled day and approximate time. No more having to go track down the lawn guy and see if he has time for us. Reasonable rates. I highly recommend Soldier of Fortune Landscaping. Gary Parker, Virden, Illinois"
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+38

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Farris Lawncare
New to Angi

Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Farris Lawncare 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.

A1 CARE
New to Angi

Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A1 CARE 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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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Springfield, IL

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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