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Ferraro Lawncare
5.0(
34
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"FERRARO LAWNCARE--The lawn, bushes & overall front & backyard needed professional help. LEFT VM & called me right back, came over & gave me estimate. The price was right & I hired him. He and his staff are very professional, courteous & paid attention to everything I asked them to do. I have now hired Ferrar Lawncare to do my lawn care ."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+12

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A Lil Bit of Everything
4.9(
15
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found this company to be very professional with a job well done shrubs and lawn care Was completed to my satisfaction including raking . Price was reasonable and I would definitely recommend them"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sarmiento's Lawncare, LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"An average job of trimming overgrown bushes and a small tree. Not artistic in any way, just cut the overgrowth away. Was a little over zealous with a lilac bush and areas of the wisteria hedge, and did not cut and remove tentacles from wisteria, which are over walking area on lawn. You can now see the house, which was really what I asked for. I looked over the job after he was finished, and expressed a need for a hedge of fire bushes to be lowered another 12", but he did not do it. He does a basic job, with no frills. His crew consisted of his wife and small son."
Bush/Shrub Trimming
Bush/Shrub Trimming
Bush/Shrub Trimming
Sarmiento's Lawncare, LLC
Sarmiento's Lawncare, LLC

+2

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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P&C Landscaping
5.0(
7
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Max and James have taken care of my lawn for the past 2 years. They are very detailed and quick to respond. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable lawn service!"
Pictures from last season
Pictures from last season
Pictures from last season
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
94
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was very prompt and up front about what needed to be done. Quality work and took care of exactly what needed to be done. Excellent communication. I will be using David's services again."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1777

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Turning Green, LLC
4.2(
89
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very thorough in doing what they said they would do. Oscar was the only contractor I spoke with that understood what I wanted - not a traditional green lawn, but a lawn I could transition to a semi wild scape type of garden.neat with cleanup. Iâ m hoping it comes up as indicated"
 New Canaan,CT
 All natural
Organic lawn and plants
after
 Redbud

+44

Response time1 day
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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SavATree - Bloomfield
4.7(
40
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the greater Hartford area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting. \n

Tree Service
Tree Care
Tree Service
Tree Care
Tree Service

+1

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Total Land Management LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our lawn was a mess .. despite fertilizing and liming and seeding for years it was a weedy crabgrass mess. We interviewed 5 groups and TLM was our top choice. They didn’t offer the same old fertilizing schedule and instead told about slicing first. He was so meticulous in his work. Now people stop us when walking by the house to comment on the green carpet "
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Waterbury, CT

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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