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Peyton Solverson
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Serving Stratford, IA and surrounding areas

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Hi, my name is Peyton Solverson and I provide lawn care services here in Boone, \nAmes and surrounding areas. I take pride in helping homeowners keep their yards looking clean, healthy, and well-kept. Whether it’s mowing, trimming, or just giving your lawn some extra attention, I’ll make sure it looks its best so you can enjoy your outdoor space without the hassle.

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Higgins Lawn Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Stratford, IA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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Higgins Lawn Maintenance, LLC is a veteran owned lawncare business based in Boone County, Iowa.\nWe offer professional lawncare service and offer senior and veteran discounts.\n"Your lawn...Our care"\nWe service Boone, Webster, Story and Greene Counties. \nMy service includes mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing off all hard surfaces.

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Dillon’s Tree Service
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Serving Stratford, IA and surrounding areas

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Dillons tree service is a fully licensed and insured, family-owned business providing professional tree care and year-round lawn maintenance to homeowners and businesses. we pride ourselves on exceptional results, safety, and thorough cleanup. Our services include expert tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, and comprehensive property maintenance including mowing, mulching, and seasonal cleanups. We treat your property like our own—neat, safe, and beautiful. Contact us today for a free, honest estimate!

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D AND E OUTSIDE SERVICES, LLC
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Serving Stratford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"D & E Outside Services are very dependable and efficient. Doug and his crew are easy to communicate with, quickly responding, aiming to please, I receive an email each week, letting me know what day they plan to mow. They have mowed, trimmed, applied fertilizer/weed killer to my lawn; plowed my snow for several years. Billing with a detailed list of charges, can be paid on line. I depend on them, and highly recommend D & E Outside Services."
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D & E Outside Services
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Serving Stratford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

**TREE SERVICE**LAWN CARE**SNOW REMOVAL**FREE ESTIMATES**\nWith experience since the 1990's, we value strong relationships and strive to deliver great quality work at an exceptional value. We have been in business since 2011 and are family owned. We offer affordable solutions for complete lawn care, spring and fall clean-up, general weeding, landscape rejuvenation and design, snow removal, rock/soil/mulch delivery, shrub and tree trimming, stump removal, gutter cleaning, and power washing for both residential and commercial properties.\n**We offer Emergency Tree Service**

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Stratford, IA

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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