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Citoss

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Citoss

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9 years of experience

We are a new veteran owner company servicing all regions of Maine. Currently we have two employees and specialize in landscaping and irrigation systems. We also provide a wide array of "handyman" services, so feel free to reach out. We can work with any budget and will work with you to make the billing process as simple as needed. Fair, honest and affordable.

We are a new veteran owner company servicing all regions of Maine. Currently we have two employees and specialize in landscaping and irrigation systems. We also provide a wide array of "handyman" services, so feel free to reach out. We can work with any budget and will work with you to make the billing process as simple as needed. Fair, honest and affordable.

Aaron's Backflow Testing and Repair

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Aaron's Backflow Testing and Repair

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12 years of experience

Aaron's Backflow Testing and Repair is a Backflow Management service in Searsmont, ME. We specialize in Backflow Management, Backflow Testing, Backflow Repair, Backflow Prevention, Backflow Preventer Installation, Backflow Preventer Tester, Backflow Valve, Cross-Connection Control, Backflow Certification, Check Valves, Testable Check Valve, Sprinkler Systems, Irrigation Systems, and Pressure Vacuum Breaker. Since 2013, we've provided Searsmont and the surrounding cities proudly. To learn more, call us today or visit us online.

Aaron's Backflow Testing and Repair is a Backflow Management service in Searsmont, ME. We specialize in Backflow Management, Backflow Testing, Backflow Repair, Backflow Prevention, Backflow Preventer Installation, Backflow Preventer Tester, Backflow Valve, Cross-Connection Control, Backflow Certification, Check Valves, Testable Check Valve, Sprinkler Systems, Irrigation Systems, and Pressure Vacuum Breaker. Since 2013, we've provided Searsmont and the surrounding cities proudly. To learn more, call us today or visit us online.

Gordon Contracting Inc.

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Gordon Contracting Inc.

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79 years of experience

We are a full service landscape company originally established in 1946 as Gordon Construction. The company was purchased in 2007 by the current owner (Brian Howard), who has 15 years experience in the landscape industry. Brian has completed over $18,000,000 worth of landscape projects since he began in 1999. We have extensive experience in all things exterior. Please view our Website for more details. We can design, build, and install your project, within your budget. We are fully insured, bonded, and are an SBA Certified HUBZone small business.

We are a full service landscape company originally established in 1946 as Gordon Construction. The company was purchased in 2007 by the current owner (Brian Howard), who has 15 years experience in the landscape industry. Brian has completed over $18,000,000 worth of landscape projects since he began in 1999. We have extensive experience in all things exterior. Please view our Website for more details. We can design, build, and install your project, within your budget. We are fully insured, bonded, and are an SBA Certified HUBZone small business.

SUNSET KNOLL LANDSCAPING & GREENHOUSE

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SUNSET KNOLL LANDSCAPING & GREENHOUSE

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43 years of experience

Sunset Knoll Landscaping is located in the midcoast area of Maine and has been in business since 1982. We are a full service landscape company that specializes in earthwork, plantings, irrigation, tree work, and everything in between. Collaborative effort between owner, designers, and our highly talented crew allow us to create nearly anything!

Sunset Knoll Landscaping is located in the midcoast area of Maine and has been in business since 1982. We are a full service landscape company that specializes in earthwork, plantings, irrigation, tree work, and everything in between. Collaborative effort between owner, designers, and our highly talented crew allow us to create nearly anything!

Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

No. Both processes are important for a healthy yard and work toward a similar goal, although dethatching serves a slightly different purpose. Making sure the thatch doesn’t grow too thick prevents other lawn problems, such as attracting pests if the plant decay layer gets too big. Aeration puts less strain on your lawn than dethatching, but both are of equal importance.

Technically, yes—and you may have some successful growth—but this isn’t the ideal way to fill in sparse areas. By clearing leaves and debris, amending the soil, and aerating it properly before you lay the seeds, you’re providing the most ideal conditions for them to germinate.

While dethatching first often makes the aeration process faster and easier, both actions can be done on the same day. Aeration can also loosen up the thatch, even if you have a harder time aerating the soil because the thatch got too thick. Because both dethatching and aeration have the common goal of making it easier for the soil to get water and nutrients, it’s safe and possible to do both at the same time.

Don't pick up or dispose of aeration plugs. They will break down by themselves in one or two weeks. Rainfall will speed this up, as will watering the lawn. Mowing helps, but don't mow the grass too soon post-aeration. It's unusual that the plugs would remain after three or four weeks, but mowing and raking will break them down by that point.

First, make sure you’re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don’t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don’t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.

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