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Sierra Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Truckee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steven cleaned my pond which was very dirty. Washing stones, replacing stones taking care of stones out of place! He was punctual and did an outstanding job. I will continue working with Steven. Sierra Home Services is outstanding!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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Guardian Home Services Tahoe LLC
5.0(
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Serving Truckee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Hillside Nursery and Landscaping
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Serving Truckee, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"<p><strong><em>Hillside was doing some landscaping for my next door neighbor. I talked to Joe on 7/17/14 when he was working next door. He gave me a bid to trim the 3 large trees in my front yard. His bid was $350 but he was very emphatic that it would most likely be less than that. He said the "runners" needed trimmed off the trees and if it took longer to trim the trees, that might keep the price from dropping. (I had a note pad with me and wrote down the info. I also gave him a card with my name and phone number on it. On 7/19/14, my lawn person trimmed off all of the "runners" from the front yard trees, so knew that work did not have to be done during the trimming. Joe said they would be back next door the following week (7/21-25) and would probably be able to trim the trees then. On 7/21 and 22, I left a message on the office phone 775-745-6765 to try to get a date when the work would be done. Neither call was returned. On 7/23 found their website and left a message there. On 7/24, Joe finally called from his cell number (not listed on his card) and said he had been very busy and apologized for the delay. He said he would try to get by the following week (7/29-8/1). After hanging up, I realized that I was not going to be around much the week of 7/29-8/1, especially without a specific day or time. I left a message that we were going to be out of town and I did not want anyone on the property when I was not here and would call when I got back to set up a date for the work to be done. (That was easier than trying to tell when I might be around.) Again, no return call. I called Joe again on 7/25 and told him to hold off on the tree trimming because I had an unforeseen expenses that required I use the tree trimming money for it. Once again, no return call. Around noonish on 7/29, my significant other came home and noted the guys in the yard trimming the trees. We had not discussed the tree matters so he just figured this was something I had scheduled. I found Joe's cell number that he had used for his call on 7/24 and reached him. He said that he had not received any messages on the office number (or perhaps had not checked for any messages). I was extremely upset that he had come onto the property and done the work with no one home. I asked him what the final cost was and he said $450. I reminded him that he had quoted $350 and told me that it would more than likely be less than that. He then stated that he had not quoted that amount and I must have been mistaken. I reminded him that I had a note pad and was writing down the info. He then said very rudely that he wasn't going to argue with me about the cost and would send a bill for $350. I do not plan to use Hillside again and I only hope that my situation was not something that happens regularly when dealing with them. I do not consider Hillside or the owner Joe to be very professional to deal with.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><br /> <br /></em></strong></p> <br />"
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Truckee, 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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