What is the best lawn aeration method?

• <div><p>While your lawn will reap the benefits of core aeration faster than liquid aeration, the liquid solution will last longer and have more cumulative effects. If your lawn is in really bad shape, try both. By creating holes in the soil with the core aerator, you’ll make it easier for your lawn to absorb the liquid aerator solution. You might have to apply the liquid aerator several times during the growing season, but again, the positive results will be more cumulative than with core aeration on its own.</p></div>

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Q: Can I dethatch and aerate my lawn at the same time?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s safe and possible to do both at the same time.</p></div>

Q: What is the screwdriver test for a lawn?

• <div><p>The screwdriver test involves trying to push a screwdriver into your lawn. If it goes in easily, you&rsquo;re likely overwatering and should cut back. If there&rsquo;s moderate resistance, you have a good watering schedule and soil composition. If there&rsquo;s a lot of resistance or you can&rsquo;t get the screwdriver into the soil, you may need to aerate your lawn to reduce compaction and increase your watering schedule.</p></div>

Q: Can I just throw seed on my lawn?

• <div><p>Yes, you can throw seed on a lawn and hope it grows, but taking a few steps beforehand, such as dethatching, aerating, or raking, will give the seed a better chance of germinating. While it sounds like it&rsquo;ll save time, throwing seed on the lawn without doing anything will require much more seed than any other method.</p></div>

Q: Can I aerate my lawn myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible with rental equipment, but professional services ensure even and thorough aeration.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2022
Leelanau Lawn and snow always does an extremely good job and is always dependable. Very easy to work with, I highly recommend them.
Leelanau Lawn & Snow
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Reviewed in April 2015
Called this gentleman back in March and he came out that same day to walk the property to give me a quote. Called back later that same day to let me know his pricing. He came in at the same price of my previous lawn service for fertilization but quite a bit less expensive for mowing so I...
ADVANTAGE LAWN CARE & LANDSCPG
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Reviewed in January 2015
It was fine. I had a couple of hiccups but got them resolved easily. They took care of my one issue and there was no question. It’s a little odd because it's my next door neighbor that owns the company, Xtreme Lawn Care.
Purple Care
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Reviewed in June 2014
Dan performed the following work: - Leveled and sloped the ground in an area around the back of our garage. - Ripped up a wood plank walk way from our back deck towards our garage. - Put in edging material - Added wood bark/mulch - Put in a flagstone walkway from the garage to...
Mackinaw Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2013
Worked with us every step of the way...when a problem arose, they'd offer solutions and then immediately take care of it...also offered snow removal several times during winter, and this year (2013) started sprinklers again and reseeded lawn....used many of our old stone pavers and field stone...
ULTIMATE DESIGNS & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2013
I called for an estimate and they were there within 1/2 hour. I was happy with the price and told them to proceed. They showed up with a crew of about 10 and completed the job in one day. They minimized the impact on the lawn by laying down sheets of plywood to drive on and did an excellent...
A 1 Professional Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
We also use them to care for our lawn.
Runway Lawncare
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Reviewed in January 2012
I like that they don't use harsh chemicals because I am allergic to some of the chemicals that lawn care companies use. They also give me a proper instruction about what to do after they have completed their service. Also, I pay a yearly price because I get a discount on their services.
Turf Doctor Inc
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Reviewed in August 2011
I am new here to Florida the Palm Harbor area. We bought a beautiful existing home which needed some updating. We decided to update the landscaping first and Eden Nursery who did the landscaping work recommended Suncoast Irrigation Systems to update the water system. Roger was very...
Suncoast Irrigation Systems
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Reviewed in January 2004
THEY ARE HERE EARLY SO I CAN GET OUT OF MY DRIVE TO WORK. I HAVE USED OTHERS AND THEY DON'T COMPARE. WELL PRICED. EXCELLENT, DEPENDABLE, PROMPT AND CAREFUL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE AND PROPERTY. CLARK'S HAVE ALSO TAKEN CARE OF MY LAWN. THEY ARE WONDERFUL.
Clark Lawn Service, Inc & Landscape
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