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EP Garden and Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was super stoked to be able to get a project I had been hemming and hawing about finished within a day of finally deciding to do it. Now I can enjoy my yard! For clarity, Eduardo and his team did not just mow the lawn--they cut down (and pulled out by the roots when possible) all of the black locust (trees) that were popping up everywhere, and they pulled all the grass that was growing in our brickwork, which enables us finally to use our nicely sized patio. They also hauled away all the piles of yardwork debris that I had not gotten around to putting in the yard waste bin."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
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N L Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"José and his crew did a great job! They did all I asked for, and my yard is just so much better. A great job trimming the shrubs and cleaning out the flower beds! They were even able to mow and edge my very wet and overgrown lawn. I will have them come back in the fall to help ‘winterize’."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
P C Landscape and Construction, LLC
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric kept us apprised of scheduling. He did an amazing job on my childhood home. He took care of everything I wanted and more. He was sensitive to our needs. I would not only recommend him, but I'm really happy to continue to work with him. He was great with my family. I just can't speak highly enough of him."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JP's Yard & Landscape Service
5.0(
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at JP's Yard and Landscape Service offer full service yard care and maintenance. We offer great service with competitive prices. We have been locally owned since 1974 and do things right

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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