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Brian Leddy's Lawn Care and Landscaping, LLC
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job on my lawn! They were very professional! Mr. Brian Leddy always return my calls. I well use their service again when need!"
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Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lush Lawn
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Small jobs welcome

"Been a DIY lawn care person my entire life, but decided my time was best spent on other activities. What I like about these guys is that they took their time to diagnose a few issues I was having and worked with me on how to resolve it. Have not gone a whole season with them yet, but I am already loving the expertise, time and care they are putting into my lawn. Definitely recommend."
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276 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Custom Personalized Lawn Care
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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We Provide Weed Control/Fertilization, Grub Control, Mosquito Control\n\nCustom Personalized Lawn Care Locations\nFlint, MI – Headquarters\n• 5289 N. Genesee Rd , Flint, MI 48506 \nSaginaw Office\n• 3691 Fashion Square Blvd. Suite 1, Saginaw, MI 48603 \nLansing Office\n• 4103 Grand Oak Dr. Suite B 102, Lansing, MI 48911 \n\nCustom Lawn Care is a locally managed company that provides customized lawn care programs and additional services within the Flint, Lansing, Saginaw and surrounding areas since 1988. We try to surpass our customer’s expectations with every application, no matter how much we continue to grow.

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+15

96 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Belle Boy Snow Plowing Service, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

With over 5 years of experience, Belle Boy Landscaping & Snow Plowing, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Trevor's Land And Lawn L.L.C - Startseite Facebook
4.8(
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 10 years experience in the lawn care business, Trevor's Land and Lawn are the experts you need to handle all of your lawn care needs. We handle everything from Aeration to Paver installations. Give us a call today, we look forward to hearing from you!

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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fritz Lawn Care & Landscaping
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LUSH LAWN
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Serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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"They have been prompt and have not been pushing a lot of extra services or products. They are generally prompt and professional in what they do. We have had other services in the past. They are better than any of the others. One time we had to ask them to return to provide weed kill and then we had to ask them to return to finish killing the ground ivy. Each time they we courteous and responded quickly. Our lawn looks much better than before.
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Bay City, MI

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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