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Valdes Landscape
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Brian removed and replaced overgrown bushes and re-landscape approach to my home. It was an extensive amount of work, but his team works swiftly and was very responsive to my needs. He also cut my lawn and did a thorough cleanup after the line was trimmed. I have hired him on several occasions for jobs that were too much work for my husband and I to do our ourselves."
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Success Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

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Alex’s Landscape & Hardscape Services
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

At Alex’s Landscape & Hardscape Services, we take pride in transforming outdoor spaces and helping homeowners maintain beautiful, clean, and professionally cared-for properties. Our goal is to provide high-quality landscaping services with attention to detail, reliability, and customer satisfaction at the center of everything we do.\n\nWe specialize in lawn mowing, mulch installation, landscape design, plant and tree installation, trimming, cleanups, hardscape services, and seasonal property maintenance. Whether it’s routine lawn care or a complete landscape refresh, we work hard to improve curb appeal and create outdoor spaces our customers can enjoy year-round.\n\nWe prioritize making every property look its best by delivering clean finishes, professional workmanship, and dependable service. At Alex’s Landscape & Hardscape Services, no project is too small — we treat every property with care and attention as if it were our own.

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Island Roots Lawn Care
New to Angi

Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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My name is Paki, and I am the proud owner of Island Roots Lawn Care. We are a family owned and operated business, serving the North Shore area. We offer many services and would love to work with you to get your property looking pristine!

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TOTALLY CLEAN LLC
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Totally clean is a property maintenance company that takes care of all your properties from your simple clean to your industrial deep clean we take care of windows , gutters , snow removal, lawn care your all in one company that’s tailored to the clients needs , call Omar for the best FREE Quote

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Union, IL

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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