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

Avatar for Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For BusinessLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.

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53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control
Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control
4.7(
175
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Lawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn - For Business

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Rutland to help get rid of weeds in my yard. My yard had several different types of weeds. The technician explained the treatment he was using and the types of weeds that would be killed. I still have a lot of weeds in my yard but on the flip side, a lot of weeds have died. I look forward to continuing to work with Rutland through their subscription program to eliminate more weeds."
Gulino Family
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elmer's Lawn Maintenance
4.9(
42
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For BusinessLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business+4 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Elmer and his crew to rehabilitate my landscaping after I purchased a new home. (I discovered that the developer filled a lot of the yard with stone dust, so the sod died. Also, the developer dumped a lot of dyed woodchips in the yard.) Elmer was very honest about the strengths and weaknesses about the existing landscaping. He and his crew removed the stone dust and replaced it with rich soil. They reseeded the yard and provided me with instructions about how to maintain the seeds so they would germinate. They replaced the bad dyed woodchips with more natural mulch, and they replaced dead plantings with live plantings that were more suited to the site. Overall, they did a great job. I would definitely hire them again for any future landscaping."
Patio
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
191
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bob and his team are terrific. Bob has done my yard and lawn care for several years now, and he is consistently wonderful. Always responsive and very flexible, putting up with my occasionally idiosyncratic requests, and always willing to work creatively as my husband and I are trying to reclaim a rather unruly back yard as we shift from a lawn to shade plants. Bob is awesome!"
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+1

Response time11 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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AAA Pro Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
42
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Lawn Seeding+2 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alfredo and his crew at AAA Pro Landscaping, LLC are absolutely amazing! They did a wonderful job in my front yard, where I needed to sod. It looks like a whole new front yard now! They were very professional, attentive, and responsible. I recommend them 100000000000000%!"
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+36

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Grasshopper Irrigation and Lighting
4.7(
131
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very timely response. If they said they were showing up, they did. Work was completed and great care was taken to keep the yard clean. They had to stop for torrential rain and reschedule for another day, then the foreman came back and put in 4 hours because the rain stopped. The team hustled... Very impressed and will definitely recommend them to anyone asking."
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Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

Dormant seasons like fall and winter are the best times to dig up plants, including holly bushes. Plants aren’t growing during these seasons, so the removal process goes a lot quicker. Consider hiring a landscaping team to handle holly bush removal during the cold-weather months for off-season pricing deals, too.

Yes, it's perfectly safe and environmentally sound to mulch leaves with a lawn mower, provided that the layer of leaves isn't too thick and the leaves are dry and crispy. Too many wet leaves get sticky and will clog the mower. Thick layers of leaves can suffocate the lawn after the leaves have been mulched, so the layer should be no more than six inches thick.

While leaves won’t fully decompose over winter, they will still continue to decompose, just more slowly than usual.

We always recommend wearing a protective mask when blowing leaves (as well as goggles if possible). Blowing leaves creates a lot of dust, and in many cases that dust contains a bunch of allergens that can make those sensitive very miserable. Even worse, moldy leaves can contain fungi and bacteria that could make humans as animals very sick. Mask up before starting your leaf project, and if anyone is helping you collect the leaves it’s a good idea if they wear a mask, too.

Generally, it is not necessary to remove old mulch before applying a new layer. As organic mulch breaks down, it enriches the soil with nutrients. However, you should remove the old layer if it shows signs of fungus or disease, which can be common in moist areas, or if the total depth is already too thick. Avoid letting the total mulch depth exceed 3 inches, as this can harm plant roots. If you do remove old, disease-free mulch, it can be added to a compost pile.

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