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Falcon Landscape and Construction
4.9(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thank you for the beautiful job with my yard, roof, an gutters. I highly recommend you and your team for the professional work and very reasonable prices. You went the extra mile removing leaves and stump, and putting down weed barrier before adding the bark chips. I love the color. I loved the price."
Sod Installation
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Freddy Landscaping
4.3(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After some initial communication issues , sprinkler was repaired and yard improvements were done to my satisfaction. The work was completed in several hours."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LEBEC Inc
4.9(
14
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well.  Excellent customer service.  When part of the new lawn did not take, they replaced it.  A couple of the plants did not take and they are going to replace them.  The crew were very professional.  They were working in very hot weather we were experiencing at that time.  When the job was completed we were very happy.  The front yard looks so different with the dry bed creek going through the yard.  We have had many compliments about our front yard.  People were even taking pictures of the front yard because they too loved the design. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ENI-KO INC
4.7(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All the work was done very professionally by very prompt and courteous personnel.  All work was, and continues to be top quality!  Highly recommend this contractor! <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Capitola, CA

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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