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Green Lawn Fertilizing, Inc
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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"Green Lawn Fertilizing has been fertilizing, aerating, and overseeing my lawn for 3-4 years now and their quality, service, and work has produced a beautiful lawn. I will continue to use them because I am very happy and satisfied with their work and superb customer service."
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Frankie's Lawn & Tree Care Somerset NJ
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in 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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Donovan Lawncare and Landscaping, Inc.
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"I engaged Donovan lawn care services and was very pleased with the work. Bruce came out promptly and surveyed the project and gave a fair price along with quality work done. I recommend him and would hire him again."
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Maciel Landscaping & Excavating LLC
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

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HG Services
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

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Lansdowne Lawn Care
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi my name is Rodney, I’m am the owner of Lansdowne Lawn Care. We provide many services such as mowing, yard clean ups, yard designs, trimming, mulching, aeration and more. We are available 7days a week and offer $20 off for first time customers. Please contact us for top tier services.

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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Hillsborough, NJ

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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