Is dethatching more important than aerating?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Will aeration level your lawn?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/aeration-to-level-lawn.htm">Aeration can level your lawn</a> if the issue is minor soil compaction, so it can help smooth things out if your yard is bumpy from foot traffic or vehicle traffic. However, it won’t slope your yard. If you have small areas where water seems to pool after precipitation, aeration could help, but larger issues with improperly sloped lawns and problems leading to foundation leaks or structural damage will require more comprehensive solutions.</p></div>

When should I aerate my own lawn?

• <div><p>It’s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don’t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don’t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.</p></div>

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Q: How often should I have lawn aeration services done?

• <div><p>If you have a beautifully thriving yard with no bald spots, you can choose to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-lawn-aeration.htm">aerate your yard </a>once every two years. Otherwise, having your lawn aerated at least once a year is recommended. And in those circumstances where you have a significant amount of thatch buildup or a thinning and bald yard, it's best to aerate twice a year to maintain a healthy lawn.</p></div>

Q: Will aerating my lawn help grass grow?

• <div><p>Yes, aerating your lawn will help grass grow. Pulling out soil plugs or applying liquid aeration solution allows more air to circulate around the roots. A well-aerated and hydrated root system is the foundation your lawn needs to grow green and lush. Even if your lawn is healthy, annual aeration will keep it beautiful each season.</p></div>

Q: When should I aerate my own lawn?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don&rsquo;t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don&rsquo;t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
He called and said he had a lawn care service already on the street. He came when he said he was to give me an estimate and he showed up when he said he was and he came back was very impressed. A very hard-working man and got the job done well well.
Nicholas Morgan Lawn Care
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Reviewed in August 2023
Kaiser Lawn Service is terrific. Jim is easy to work with and helped figure out a schedule that worked well for everyone. Trent does an amazing job at keeping my lawn looking great. If you are in the Sullivan, MO area and need lawn care, this is the company to go with.
Kaiser's Lawn Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Zach did a great job on our lawn. He cut, trimmed and blew the clippings so it looked very nice. He was on time and did this on one of the hottest days. I would recommend him for your lawn care.
Edelen's Clean Cut Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
Advanced Pools withdrew funds from our financial institution without our permission or knowledge three to four weeks prior to performing services for us. On the date of the services, Advanced pools showed up two to three hours late. Advance pools immediately began declaring additional increases...
ADVANCED POOL & SPA SERVICE
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Reviewed in December 2017
They haven't done any snow removal yet but Brian did work for us on our front lawn and he did a good job and was very dependable.
KZK Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2015
Tom was great! I needed to get my lawn and beds cleaned up to get ready to sell the house quickly. He showed up when he said he would be there and even called on his way over. He did the work very quickly and cleaned up the mulch stains on the street. The lawn and beds looked great.
SIGNATURE LANDSCAPES & DESIGN INC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Very professional. Good communication skills re seeded patches that did not fair well and with no charge. Fair in every way This is the second part of my review for Freedom Lawn. Jonthan did not complete work he was commissioned to do. My story is now identical to the other reviewer. Showed...
FREEDOM LAWN SVC & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in July 2013
We hired Lawler Exteriors based on good reviews on Angie's List, so we realize our experience may not be typical, but we weren't totally happy. Never got to meet Mr. Lawler, but he was very nice and professional on the phone. The actual crew didn't speak much English, and communication was...
St Louis Roofing & Renovation LLC
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Reviewed in September 2010
Bryan is the moleman. He came on time and explained how moles work. He checked our whole lawn and put in traps. Within two days he had already caught two moles. He came back twice a week for three weeks and caught more moles. He was very courteous. After a month and no more moles, he picked...
HomeTeam Pest Defense
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY SHOWED UP ON TIME AND WAS READY TO POUR RIGHT AWAY. THEY MADE SURE NOT TO DESTROY ANY OF MY LAWN AS THEY WERE POURING THE CONCRETE. THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CONCRETE
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