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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.8(
214
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job. The price quoted was very competitive. The communication with the firm was efficient. They provided a walk through at the end of the project to make sure the client was happy. They planted grass seed in the area where the digging out had to be done and this has grown in well. They did a much better job on the seeding than my lawn care company do!"
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edward’s Lawn & Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Edward’s crews come through weekly to mow the lawn and in the fall and spring to clean up the yard and beds and do plantings as requested. They are completely responsive to phone calls and emails and go out of their way to accommodate the homeowner. While they’re not what I’d call cheap, the satisfaction I get from their dependable service is worth it! I highly recommend!"
Backyard Patio
Engineering Retaining Wall
Composite Decking
Residential Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
Landscape Cleanup & Mulching

+115

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Amazon Landscaping & Amazing Landscaping
4.2(
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They cut my lawn on an urgent basis but I have not been able to get confirmation that we are on their biweekly schedule for the rest of the season. Iâ  ve left 3 voicemails and sent over 3 texts, none answered. And my lawn is overdue again for cutting."
Yard Work
Shed
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Crew and equipment

+28

Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Blades of Green Lawn Maryland
4.6(
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have extensive damage to my lawn due to moles, so I needed to have the whole lawn reseeded. I decided to have the lawn aerated with their two direction aerator and then seeded. They said your lawn would be thick come spring time and would have very few if any weeds. They were right, grass even grew in shaded areas that would never take shade seed. They left you with a small bag of sun seed and small bag of shade seed to touch up any areas that need some attention. Very happy with the results. I used a little of the shade seed in the spring and that was all."
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Blades of Green
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Blades of Green

+23

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.9(
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lucero Services
4.9(
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lucero Services does an exceptional job, at a very reasonable price. He takes pride in his work and cares about customer satisfaction. My lawn has never looked better. I'm very pleased!!"
Response time12 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Wheaton, MD

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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