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JCR Landscaping Services LLC
3.7(
15
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Over 15 years of experience. We have worked mainly in the Southeast area of Wisconsin. Although we do branch out to other areas. Any Time, Any Day, Any Place We'll Be There!

Flower Bed
Patio, Wall, Fence
Patio, Wall, Fence
Patio with Sitting Bench
Retaining Wall

+11

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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Island Roots Lawn Care
New to Angi

Serving Wauwatosa, WI 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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All Season Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.
4.2(
46
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have a large yard with many trees. ‘All Season Lawn Care’ cleaned all the leaves and removed them from the property. Even my neighbor texted to comment how well the yard looked! Thank you very much! I would highly recommend."
Grass cutting and lawn care
New hard wood mulch and bed maintenance
rider mower
Before retaining wall
Finished retaining wall

+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Groundkeeper Lawn and Landscape
4.4(
24
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave Jr. and Dave Sr. arrived as scheduled and did an excellent job mowing my lawn (front and back). I’d just moved here and don’t even own a mower so I needed the help. There was lots of edging involved too, which was also completed beautifully."
Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Wauwatosa, WI

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.

The Wauwatosa, WI homeowners’ guide to lawn care aerations

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