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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
225
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Tuscaloosa, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Riding aerator equipment is the way to go. Andy was terrific as he did a thorough job on three properties. I will be calling them back to do seeding"
Response time3 days
233 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.1(
2,962
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Tuscaloosa, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I'd used TruGreen in the past is why I chose them for my lawn care. I was originally set up on 4-6 week intervals to accomodate my financial needs. Everything was going as planned until I got a fertilization/weed control treatment & aeration in Sep within a week apart. I didn't realize what happened until I received the bill and contacted them to report a duplicated charge. I was told one of the charges included an aeration treatment and was a one time application indicated in the contract. This was not my understanding and must have been in very small print I could not read. When first asked about doing aeration, it was agreed to revisit in the fall. I was not asked, told or suggested this was being done so I got hit with that bill. Customer Service Rep was useless. Her resolution was to send someone out when I mentioned the service was incomplete since the gate was locked and the technician did not have access to my yard."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Weekend Warrior Lawn Care
New to Angi
Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Tuscaloosa, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is CJ Melcher, i am the founder and owner of Weekend Warrior Lawn Care. i have guys that can do just about anything you need done! best quality work and can’t beat our prices!

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Cortez Lowe
New to Angi
Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Tuscaloosa, AL and surrounding areas

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Hi My name is Cortez\nI'm a 25 year old young entreprenuer that's on here looking for bonified work to make an honest living. I offer pick up and delivery services if you purchace items & you need them picked up. I do lawn care leaf removal grass cutting blowing and trimming gutter cleaning junk and debris removal and I also do car and big rigs detailing.

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ray Lawn Care
5.0(
6
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Lawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Tuscaloosa, AL and surrounding areas

Serving Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas, at Ray Lawn Care we take pride in providing consistent quality work for all of your outdoor maintenance projects. We specialize in Lawn & Yard Work, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Leaf Removal, Mulch, and Topsoil. Call us today for an estimate!

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Tuscaloosa, AL

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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