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EP Garden and Landscaping
4.9(
76
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The 2 gentlemen were punctual and reviewed job to be done. A quote was texted before work began . Lawn mowed and edged. All flower beds were weed , pruned and swept clean. Great job pruning hedge as well. I am more than satisfied with work. Really nice to work with. I give them 5 stars.😁"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N L Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The crew arrived on time, with all necessary tools and labor. They did a wonderful job trimming our 10 foot high hedge and cleaned up afterwards as well. Will hire again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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God's Green Earth, LLC
4.6(
96
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lawn install had a bunch of cut corners, in some parts literally corners that were obviously laid down without top soil that died instantly. It?s been a few months and we are still struggling with random patches that die or were obviously not laid down correctly with weeds growing right between the sod roll. A gigantic pain to get hold of them for fixing the patches, he apparently kept having emergencies over the course of a month, to the point we gave up. Felt like we paid good money for a rushed job. Disappointing."
Rock Garden
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Juan Mayorga Contractor
4.8(
20
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Been working with Juan for several years now - does great with the general maintenance and face dinner several other projects to clean up the yard and trees"
Paver
Planting pathway
Retaining wall
Pathway pavers
Synthetic turf

+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Tacoma, WA

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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