Should I water the lawn after aeration?

• <div><p>Yes, you should water the lawn after aerating. Now that you’ve loosened up the soil to better receive nutrients, it’s time to hydrate and fertilize your lawn. You’ll want to keep it evenly moist to promote healthy growth. Don’t drown your grass—too much of a good thing can reverse all the work you’ve done with aeration in the first place. But especially if you’ve overseeded and/or fertilized after aeration, you’ll want to ensure a moist soil layer to absorb those nutrients and fuel for new growth.</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: Can I aerate a newly sodded lawn?

• <div><p>Aerating a newly sodded lawn is generally not recommended immediately after installation. It's crucial to allow the sod to establish itself first, typically over the first growing season. Aerating too soon can disrupt the fragile root systems of the newly laid sod and potentially damage the turf. It's best to aerate prior to laying new sod or wait until the sod has fully rooted and the lawn is stable before considering aeration, usually after the first year.</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>

Q: How much is an aerator?

• <div><p>Lawn aerators range in cost depending on what type of aerator you&rsquo;re purchasing. For example, a manual spike aerator might cost as little as $25, while a motorized core aerator will likely cost more than $1,000. Fortunately, these expensive pieces of equipment can be easily rented from many vendors for far less money.</p></div>

Q: Why is it best to have my lawn aerated by a professional?

• <div><p>Experts use precise equipment to break up compacted soil, promoting healthy root growth and nutrient absorption.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2013
I wasn't here, but when I came home they left a note saying it took them less than an hr. the cleanup, was not a good clean up. It was much better in past yrs.
Mr Green Lawn Service
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Reviewed in August 2011
He handled the mowing and general maintenace of my yard last season and did a great job. Erick always takes the time to thoroughly explain his perspective on what needs to be done to maintain an optimal lawn. He takes great pride in ownership over the state of the yards he oversees and delivers...
Dirty Deeds Painting
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Reviewed in April 2015
They did a great job cleanup was perfect. No mess in the neighbors yard. Fast officiant. Did did exactly as we asked. Would definitely recommend their services. Excellent work friendly and reasonable. Dana was awesome!
Larson's Green Valley Lawn Service
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Reviewed in August 2011
We saw their ad in The Great Falls Tribune, called them and they got right back to us. We were pleased with the work and would hire them again for additional yard work.
Great Falls Lawn Service
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Reviewed in January 2014
Provider was very responsive to my initial call. He came out very quickly to give my yard a look and take measurements. He had an estimate for me very soon after that, and it was much cheaper than the other estimate I had gotten. He was able to schedule my project very quickly - and he and an...
Diamond Sprinkle Systems
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Reviewed in June 2012
I have been using them for about three and a half years. Their work is constant, professional, and they do a great job. They are very hard workers.
Yard Wars Lawn Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in July 2011
Horrible. Now it is the middle of July I have a 5 yard by 3 yard dry spot in my backyard and I called them to see if they would do anything about it and of course they will but they are going to charge me again. What kind of deal is that. What about standing behind your word and your work. ...
Scotts Lawnservice
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Reviewed in February 2014
AMAZING!! I hate doing yard work and after my husband was deployed the responsibility fell upon me. I called several companies for estimates and Maintenance by the yard was the most reasonable price. The owner showed up exactly when he said he would for the estimate and even gave me a written...
Maintenance By The Yard
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Reviewed in April 2013
It seemed to go ok with the blow out with the sprinkler system. But this spring it comes out to be that it was done incorrectly. When the yard was sprayed, they much of had a cart they used and pulled through the yard. It left tracks in the yard. But the biggest complaint is that they don't...
Greenup Lawn & Sprinklers
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Reviewed in December 2011
They get right to the job. We called one day and that same day they called from our home and were talking about the issues that we needed addressed. They did what they said they would do. They gave the price. We got into a huge problem. We bought a termite bond which was like $1000. They...
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Ivory Peaks Landscaping and Excavation LLC

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At Ivory Peaks Landscaping we pride our ourselves in quality, value, and service! We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! When you contact us, you'll be given the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free quotes, up-front pricing, and no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to our clients in order to show that our company genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate

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