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Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.
"Latrell Hill, the service technician was very professional and friendly. He did a good job of making sure all the spots of my lawn were covered."
Kevin S on April 2025
Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.
"Latrell Hill, the service technician was very professional and friendly. He did a good job of making sure all the spots of my lawn were covered."
Kevin S on April 2025
Delaware Valley Turf is a local lawn care treatment and mosquito & tick control company that takes a simplistic approach to pesticide use to achieve the goals of our customers while limiting pesticide through best practices and organic based products. All our technicians have an education in turfgrass science, turf management, agronomy, and/or horticulture from accredited universities as well as state licensing.
"Great service and our lawn looks so much better!"
Rebecca S on January 2021
Delaware Valley Turf is a local lawn care treatment and mosquito & tick control company that takes a simplistic approach to pesticide use to achieve the goals of our customers while limiting pesticide through best practices and organic based products. All our technicians have an education in turfgrass science, turf management, agronomy, and/or horticulture from accredited universities as well as state licensing.
"Great service and our lawn looks so much better!"
Rebecca S on January 2021
Lawn & Yard Work, Mowing, Landscaping Services, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Deck Maintenance, Leaf Removal, Garden Clean-Outs, Yard Clean-Outs & More . We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Hidalgo and his team are amazingly good. They are prompt, courteous, and very skilled. Very meticulous at mowing my lawn, spring cleanup of beds, mulching and repairing my pavers. They are the best. I have used them for years and recommend them to everyone I know. 4 stars."
Jeff Davison 272 D on September 2024
Lawn & Yard Work, Mowing, Landscaping Services, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Deck Maintenance, Leaf Removal, Garden Clean-Outs, Yard Clean-Outs & More . We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Hidalgo and his team are amazingly good. They are prompt, courteous, and very skilled. Very meticulous at mowing my lawn, spring cleanup of beds, mulching and repairing my pavers. They are the best. I have used them for years and recommend them to everyone I know. 4 stars."
Jeff Davison 272 D on September 2024
We are Carmelo landscaping LLC. We provide a professional and safe service. Businesses started back in 2012 by Carmelo himself and still working with the crew to help bring the best. We service the Tri state area, mainly Chester County & Delco
"Carmelo and Miguel did a superb job at removing leaves from our yard. We took advantage of the "deal" for 2 hours of work by 2 men, and prioritized the most important areas to focus on. Carmelo and Miguel were terrific, they worked hard to get as much done as possible within the time frame, and were very amenable to focusing on the main areas we requested help with. One thing we did not realize was that the time required to take the leaves to the disposal area needed to come out of the total time allotted, so we weren't able to get everything completed as we had hoped, but the job was well done, and the price paid was worth hiring someone to do it. Definitely would like to employ their service in the future."
Christine K on December 2021
We are Carmelo landscaping LLC. We provide a professional and safe service. Businesses started back in 2012 by Carmelo himself and still working with the crew to help bring the best. We service the Tri state area, mainly Chester County & Delco
"Carmelo and Miguel did a superb job at removing leaves from our yard. We took advantage of the "deal" for 2 hours of work by 2 men, and prioritized the most important areas to focus on. Carmelo and Miguel were terrific, they worked hard to get as much done as possible within the time frame, and were very amenable to focusing on the main areas we requested help with. One thing we did not realize was that the time required to take the leaves to the disposal area needed to come out of the total time allotted, so we weren't able to get everything completed as we had hoped, but the job was well done, and the price paid was worth hiring someone to do it. Definitely would like to employ their service in the future."
Christine K on December 2021
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in exteriors and landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.
"I got a quote. Accepted it. When I called them to schedule the start of the project, they told me they were going to call me back. Called them again, got the same answer. I never heard from them again."
lillian G on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in exteriors and landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.
"I got a quote. Accepted it. When I called them to schedule the start of the project, they told me they were going to call me back. Called them again, got the same answer. I never heard from them again."
lillian G on March 2025
10+ years of experience! Lara Landscaping is a locally owned family business operating out of Coatesville, PA. With years of experience in residential landscaping, we are proud of our reputation for offering the highest quality landscapes for our customers. Our suite of services includes: landscaping, fall & spring cleanups, grass cutting, tree trimming & pruning, planting, mulching, tree maintenance, snow removal and much more. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
"Alberto is professional, courteous and does excellent work. This past winter, I had such a huge mud problem in my yard so I called Alberto for help. He quickly came out and gave me the most reasonable quote for a drainage system. Since the installation, it has been such a game changer! Now I don’t have rain puddles and muddy puppy paw prints everywhere. Thanks Alberto!"
p e on May 2024
10+ years of experience! Lara Landscaping is a locally owned family business operating out of Coatesville, PA. With years of experience in residential landscaping, we are proud of our reputation for offering the highest quality landscapes for our customers. Our suite of services includes: landscaping, fall & spring cleanups, grass cutting, tree trimming & pruning, planting, mulching, tree maintenance, snow removal and much more. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
"Alberto is professional, courteous and does excellent work. This past winter, I had such a huge mud problem in my yard so I called Alberto for help. He quickly came out and gave me the most reasonable quote for a drainage system. Since the installation, it has been such a game changer! Now I don’t have rain puddles and muddy puppy paw prints everywhere. Thanks Alberto!"
p e on May 2024
We are a family company focused on offering quality service at an affordable cost. If you dream it, we can make it come true
"EXCELLENT JOB DONE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TOO ANYONE THAT NEEDS WORK DONE ON THERE HOME, I'M A PERFECTIONIST N that's what they are, polite N respectful. N they clean up behind themselves. Thank you much"
Ms. Janee H on September 2024
We are a family company focused on offering quality service at an affordable cost. If you dream it, we can make it come true
"EXCELLENT JOB DONE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TOO ANYONE THAT NEEDS WORK DONE ON THERE HOME, I'M A PERFECTIONIST N that's what they are, polite N respectful. N they clean up behind themselves. Thank you much"
Ms. Janee H on September 2024
We are a lawn sprinkler business that focuses solely on lawn sprinklers. We install new systems, repair troubled systems, enhance existing systems, do all seasonal work on systems (spring turn ons/ winterization). We are a registered PA contractor # PA071964.
We are a lawn sprinkler business that focuses solely on lawn sprinklers. We install new systems, repair troubled systems, enhance existing systems, do all seasonal work on systems (spring turn ons/ winterization). We are a registered PA contractor # PA071964.
Michael & Son is family owned & operated and has been servicing the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done.
"Was it the worst experience...? Was it the best experience...? Neither. Yes, I have hot water. Yes, the piping looks great for the tankless hot water. But, they had to come back a 2nd time to fill in the hole. See pictures. Yes, I was taken advantage of. I paid way too much. The final bill matched the estimate but in retrospect it was too much. Customer service simply stopped once I started challenging the work that was done. I have a large pipe sticking out of my condo that is unsightly. After I asked to have it corrected I was ignored. I would not recommend this company."
Kevin B on April 2025
Michael & Son is family owned & operated and has been servicing the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done.
"Was it the worst experience...? Was it the best experience...? Neither. Yes, I have hot water. Yes, the piping looks great for the tankless hot water. But, they had to come back a 2nd time to fill in the hole. See pictures. Yes, I was taken advantage of. I paid way too much. The final bill matched the estimate but in retrospect it was too much. Customer service simply stopped once I started challenging the work that was done. I have a large pipe sticking out of my condo that is unsightly. After I asked to have it corrected I was ignored. I would not recommend this company."
Kevin B on April 2025
Chip chop n' Grind is proud to be an owner operated family business! Your property is our priority. Whether it's a one-time service or a repeat visit within our annual and extended service contracts, we care for your trees, lawns, and landscapes as if they were our own. We also specialize in land clearing and excavation. What sets us apart is our attention to detail, and our commitment to following up after a job well done.
"The folks at Chip Chop n' Grind are fantastic! Adam and his crew were friendly, professional, on time, and hard-working. They really went above and beyond on the work at our house. Adam wants to make sure everything is done right and it shows in the quality of Chip Chop's work. I couldn't be happier with the work that was done. I will absolutely use them again and will definitely be recommending them to others."
Daniel H on May 2018
Chip chop n' Grind is proud to be an owner operated family business! Your property is our priority. Whether it's a one-time service or a repeat visit within our annual and extended service contracts, we care for your trees, lawns, and landscapes as if they were our own. We also specialize in land clearing and excavation. What sets us apart is our attention to detail, and our commitment to following up after a job well done.
"The folks at Chip Chop n' Grind are fantastic! Adam and his crew were friendly, professional, on time, and hard-working. They really went above and beyond on the work at our house. Adam wants to make sure everything is done right and it shows in the quality of Chip Chop's work. I couldn't be happier with the work that was done. I will absolutely use them again and will definitely be recommending them to others."
Daniel H on May 2018
Lawn dethatching services FAQs
Dethatching machines look like lawnmowers but have blades that cut down in crisscrossing motions. This action loosens the thatch, which is then raked up separately and removed. You might see some dethatching machines with rake-like tines. These often do not offer the best experience compared to those with blades.
You should fertilize your lawn after dethatching. This gives the damaged grass a solid nutrient boost to aid quick recovery, helping your lawn to grow back greener and stronger. Fertilizing before dethatching wastes your time, money, and energy and may even damage your lawn.
Yes, dethatching is worth it if you've got a thick thatch layer. Grab a trowel, dig up a small section of soil and grass, and check how thick the thatch layer is. If it's an inch or more, and you're noticing problems like thinning grass, weak, patchy grass, or pale coloring, it could be time to dethatch to restore health and vigor.
The cost to reseed a lawn typically ranges from $400 to $1,800. The total price often depends on the size of your lawn and the type of service needed.
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