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Top-Rated Lawn care providers in Gary - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Lawn Doctor of West Lake County
Lawn Doctor of West Lake County
4.8(
52
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a LawnLawn Care - Lawn Seeding+2 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great company, very friendly, if you have questions their on it. Have had this company for 2yrs and my lawn looks GREAT, I was a self fertilizer type person and used what I thought was a high quality product but the lawn just did not respond to my expectations so I called Lawn Doctor after seeing my wifes friends lawn which they service. The cost is a little higher then doing it yourself but well worth it. I've gotten compliments from neighbors and people walking their dogs, so its not just me."
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+10

Response time2 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.1(
2,962
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think they treated the wrong lawn. The note they sent me via text message referenced trees and shrubs in my yard, I have none. They also did not leave a yard marker showing they had been there. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star review."
TruGreen Treated vs Non-Treated
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+4

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MOON IRRIGATION INC.
4.9(
8
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or ActivateLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Winterize or Activate - For Business

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My entire sprinkler system turned out great. I received excellent service and high-quality materials. Mr. Julian is very professional, friendly, and reliable. His prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a quality irrigation system."
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

To prepare your lawn for core aeration, water it the day before you aerate. (Alternatively, you can wait until it rains and aerate the following day.) Aerating after watering or a rainy day will make the process easier since you can penetrate moist soil better than dry soil. You should also flag your sprinklers so that you don’t accidentally hit them while aerating. If you have a lot of thatch buildup in your yard, you might need to dethatch your lawn before aerating as well.

Depending on the method you choose to remove grass, it may or may not matter whether the grass is wet or dry when you perform the task. A dryer lawn will be easier to negotiate with a sod cutter, especially if you're not planning to reuse the turf. However, using a shovel by hand might be a little easier if the ground is slightly damp but not so much that it sticks to the tool.  

To reduce landscaping costs, you can implement several strategies at every stage. Consider doing the work yourself (DIY) to save on professional labor fees. You can also repurpose existing features and materials from other home projects. When purchasing new items, choose more inexpensive materials and opt for softscaping over hardscaping where possible. Another effective method is to buy young plants or plant from seed, which is more cost-effective than purchasing mature plants.

This depends on how many leaves there are. Mowing over dry and crisp leaves with a bagging attachment saves most homeowners a lot of time. If you have a smaller lawn and few leaves to mulch, you can put the leaves into a stand-alone mulcher resembling a wood chipper and collect the mulch from a hopper. This prevents having to do multiple passes with a mower.

Some things you can do to prepare for yard work services are aerate the soil, fertilize your grass, keep weeds under control, regularly mow your lawn, and water your grass.

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