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Elite Landscaping

7910 Kincannon Pl
Lorton, VA 22079 703-250-7600

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I don't really shop around every year. Tough weeds are hard to control. - Feb 08, 2024

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Premium Lawn & Landscape

12329 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-239-8000

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We expect out lawn and landscaping to look great and premium exceeds on both... - May 08, 2023

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Better Lawn Service

PO Box 5256
Arlington, VA 22205 703-538-5004

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Timely service. Know exactly what things will cost. - Apr 02, 2024

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Lawn Doctor

25050 Riding Plz
South Riding, VA 20152 703-378-8000

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Management and staff are very professional and concerned about providing the... - May 22, 2024

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Paul's Best Lawn Service

2880 Hartland Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043 703-204-2826

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This is truly a case of 'you get what you pay for'. Reliable, responsive.... - Feb 08, 2024

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Mow Cow

PO Box 71
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 703-425-5630

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They do a good job, but my lawn is not perfect - Aug 15, 2024

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Brandon Rushing Lawn & Garden Care

7805 Cinder Bed Rd
Lorton, VA 22079 703-339-0067

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We have used B Rushing for over a decade. They used to be the best, although... - Oct 31, 2024

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Green Hill Landscaping

PO Box 157
Great Falls, VA 22066 703-327-3271

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Very pleased with the quality of the work - Jun 05, 2024

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Elite Lawn & Landscaping

14600 Flint Lee Rd Suite G
Chantilly, VA 20151 703-754-3317

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Based on some positive reviews, I hired Elite to perform fertilization services... - Mar 05, 2024

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Ultra Turf

PO Box 738
Ashburn, VA 20146 703-996-8636

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Ultra Turf has been maintaining my lawn for the past 10 years and have done... - Sep 22, 2022

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Moyers Lawn Service & Landscaping

PO Box 83160
Gaithersburg, MD 20883 301-251-9822

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Very reliable. - Jul 21, 2024

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Super Lawns of Fairfax

PO Box 1100
Centreville, VA 20122 703-803-9100

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Did a good job - Oct 30, 2023

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Togo Landscaping

PO Box 477
Spencerville, MD 20868 240-793-4922

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This service started out great. Then, they raised their rates to above the... - May 22, 2023

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Lawn Doctor

10818 Fairchester Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-591-5665

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Our technician John does a great job. We have honey bees on the property and... - May 07, 2023

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Bio Green

23675 Overland Dr
Sterling, VA 20166 703-450-0034

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Performed well and on time. No issues. - Sep 23, 2023

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Complete Lawn Service

6206 Gravel Ave
Alexandria, VA 22310 703-560-5296

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They are a bit slow returning phone calls, but their employees are knowledgeable,... - Oct 23, 2024

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NuLeaf Organic Lawn Care

PO Box 2996
Merrifield, VA 22116 703-989-9405

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My lawn looks better than ever! - Oct 11, 2024

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Sean's Yard Service

2111 Wilson Blvd #700
Arlington, VA 22201 703-536-0832

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They show up regularly to keep our lawn mowed. - Oct 01, 2023

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Fairway Lawn Care

PO Box 546
Buckeystown, MD 21717 301-681-3000

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Misses large areas causing large weed patches! Does nothing to correct... - Oct 28, 2020

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Goshen Enterprises

5300 Riggs Rd
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-869-8544

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My recommendation comes with a big caveat. I have been using their services... - Oct 24, 2024

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