{"id":1015,"date":"2026-09-29T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/?post_type=nbly_service&#038;p=1015"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:54:14","slug":"sturgeon-falls-lawn-dethatching","status":"publish","type":"nbly_service","link":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/sturgeon-falls\/lawn-dethatching\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Dethatching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-hero-banner\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container\"><div class=\"nbly-social-banner\"><ul class=\"\"><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GroundsGuysSturgeonFalls\/\" aria-label=\"open facebook in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#facebook-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GroundsGuysCA\" aria-label=\"open twitter in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#twitter-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/GroundsGuys\/\" aria-label=\"open youtube in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#youtube-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegroundsguys\/?hl=en\/\" aria-label=\"open instagram in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#instagram-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/trevor-kadlec-b2366472\" aria-label=\"open linkedin in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#linkedin-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hero-banner-content\"><div class=\"hero-banner-content-container\"><h1>Lawn Dethatching in Sturgeon Falls, ON<\/h1><div class=\"nbly-hero-heading\">Give Your Lawn Room to Breathe, Grow, and Thrive<\/div><p>Excess thatch can prevent water, air, and nutrients from reaching your grass roots. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/sturgeon-falls\/\">The Grounds Guys of Sturgeon Falls<\/a><\/strong> provides professional <strong>lawn dethatching service in Sturgeon Falls, ON<\/strong>, removing built-up organic material to promote healthier turf and better lawn performance. If you&#8217;re searching for lawn dethatching service near me, our local team can evaluate your lawn and recommend the right approach. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/request-job-estimate\/\">Request an estimate online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"nbly-cta-items\"><section class=\"wp-block-nbly-review-summary\"><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-schedule-service \">\n                                <div class=\"cover-spin\" data-nbly=\"cover-spin\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/loader.gif\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <ul class=\"nbly-schedule-service-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" >\n                                    <li role=\"tab\" class=\"selected-tab\">\n                                        <input type=\"radio\" id=\"nbly-schedule-service-1-residential\" 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You can unsubscribe at any time.<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"service-disclaimer\"><\/div>\n                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"primary-btn nbly-schedule-service\" title=\"Request an Appointment\" attr-locationid=\"28956\">Request Free Estimate*<\/button>\n                                        <\/form>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"service-form-success\">\n                                        <h2>Thank you for contacting us!<\/h2>\n                                        <p><\/p>\n                                    <div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-banner-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1248\" height=\"644\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-1-d.webp\" class=\"skip-lazy landing-hero-desktop-image wp-image-1017\" alt=\"A bright green lawn with a line of thatch, or dead grass and leaves, in the middle.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-1-d.webp 1248w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-1-d-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-1-d-1024x528.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-1-d-768x396.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container  call-out-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-content\"><h2>What to Expect During Your Lawn Dethatching Service<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Comprehensive Lawn Evaluation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">We inspect your lawn to identify excessive thatch, evaluate grass health, and look at soil and growing conditions before recommending the appropriate dethatching service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Professional Thatch Removal<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Our experienced team uses professional equipment to remove excessive thatch while taking care to protect healthy turf and minimize unnecessary stress on your lawn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Thorough Lawn Cleanup<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">After dethatching, we remove loose debris and leave your property clean and ready for the next steps in your lawn care routine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Personalized Lawn Care Recommendations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">We provide practical recommendations for watering, mowing, fertilization, and other maintenance services that can help your lawn recover and stay healthier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Ongoing Lawn Maintenance Support<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Dethatching works best as part of a consistent lawn care routine. We can help you determine which services your property may need throughout the growing season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-2e.webp\" class=\"wp-image-1018\" alt=\"Neatly raked piles of grass thatch on a lawn, with a rake lying nearby.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-2e.webp 1320w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-2e-300x290.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-2e-1024x991.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-2e-768x744.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-callout-50-50\" data-nbly=\"true\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container call-out-right  \"><div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-3.webp\" class=\"wp-image-1019\" alt=\"Neatly raked piles of grass thatch on a lawn, with a rake lying nearby, as well as loose thatch strewn about.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-3.webp 656w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/guy-lawn-dethatching-3-300x170.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"\"><h2>Professional Dethatching Services for a Healthier Lawn<\/h2><div class=\"nbly-callout-content\">A layer of thatch can be beneficial in small amounts, but excessive buildup can interfere with the movement of water, air, and nutrients through your lawn. When thatch becomes too thick, grass may struggle to develop strong roots and maintain healthy growth. The Grounds Guys of Sturgeon Falls provides professional <strong>lawn dethatching in Sturgeon Falls, ON<\/strong> to help remove excessive organic material and create better growing conditions for your turf. Our team evaluates your lawn first, identifies the extent of the thatch buildup, and recommends the appropriate service based on your property&#8217;s needs. For neighbors searching for dethatching service in Sturgeon Falls, ON, professional care can make it easier to address excessive thatch without relying on trial and error. Similarly, an online search for dethatching service near me can help you find a local team that understands the needs of lawns in the Sturgeon Falls area.<br><br>Our broader lawn care services in Sturgeon Falls, ON can also complement dethatching and help maintain your property throughout the growing season, including:<br><ul class=\"nbly-rich-text-list\"><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Lawn mowing and regular maintenance<\/strong> to keep grass neat and manageable<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"nbly-rich-text-list\"><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Edging and trimming<\/strong> around driveways, walkways, garden beds, and other obstacles<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"nbly-rich-text-list\"><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Seasonal lawn care<\/strong> to support healthy turf as growing conditions change<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"nbly-rich-text-list\"><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Overgrown yard cleanups<\/strong> when grass and vegetation have become difficult to manage<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"nbly-rich-text-list\"><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Garden-bed and shrub maintenance<\/strong> to keep the surrounding landscape tidy<br><\/li><\/ul>If you&#8217;re searching for lawn care near me, having a consistent maintenance plan can help your lawn stay healthier between specialized services. Neighbors looking for a lawn maintenance service in Sturgeon Falls, ON can also benefit from recurring care that addresses routine mowing, seasonal needs, and the overall appearance of the property. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/request-job-estimate\/\">Contact The Grounds Guys of Sturgeon Falls today<\/a> to schedule your lawn dethatching service and give your grass the healthier growing conditions it needs.<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nbly-cta-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbly-cta-button\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"\/request-job-estimate\/\" target=\"_self\">Request Job Estimate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-cards\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-cards-header\">\n                    <h2>How The Grounds Guys of Sturgeon Falls Can Help You<\/h2>\n                    <p>The Grounds Guys is a full-service grounds care company. Our established systems allow us to deliver industry-leading lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients. Built on a family tradition of caring, we are driven by a passion to exceed customer expectations and consistently deliver client satisfaction.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"nb-sc\"><li class=\"nb-sc-card\">\n                    <div class=\"nb-sc-content\">\n                        <div class=\"sc-content-container\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/guy-service-lawn-mowing-edging-260x185-1.webp\" class=\"wp-image-46\" alt=\"Grounds crew edging and trimming a residential lawn along a sidewalk.\" \/>\n                            <h3><a href=\"\/residential-services\/lawn-bed-maintenance\/\">Lawn and Grounds Maintenance<\/a><\/h3>\n                            <div>The Grounds Guys keep your lawn neat with expert mowing and clean edges.<\/div>\n                            <a class=\"sc-desktop-link\" 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class=\"nbly-empty-city\"><\/li><li class=\"nbly-empty-city\"><\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                            \n                            <\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list\">\n                            <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                                <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-header\"><h2>Services We Provide<\/h2><\/div>\n                                <ul class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item-title\">\n                    <div class=\"nbly-service-list-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/hero-icon-sprite.svg#star-primary\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h3><a href=\"\/residential-services\/lawn-bed-maintenance\/\">Lawn and Grounds Maintenance<\/a><\/h3>\n                    \n                <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item-title\">\n                    <div class=\"nbly-service-list-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/hero-icon-sprite.svg#star-primary\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/sturgeon-falls\/lawn-mowing-and-edging\/\">Lawn Mowing and Edging<\/a><\/h3>\n                    \n                <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item-title\">\n                    <div class=\"nbly-service-list-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          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class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Lawn dethatching is the process of removing excessive thatch, a layer of dead grass stems, roots, and other organic material that develops between the soil and living grass. Removing excessive buildup can improve access to air, water, and nutrients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-title\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><h3>How do I know if my lawn needs dethatching?<\/h3><div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Signs of excessive thatch may include a spongy feeling underfoot, poor water absorption, thinning grass, excessive runoff, weak growth, or a visible layer of organic material between the soil and grass. Our team can inspect your lawn and determine whether dethatching is appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-title\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><h3>When is the best time for lawn dethatching in Sturgeon Falls?<\/h3><div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">The best timing depends on your grass type and local growing conditions. Dethatching is generally most effective when grass is actively growing and has enough time to recover from the service before periods of extreme weather.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-title\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><h3>How often should I dethatch my lawn?<\/h3><div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Dethatching is not usually required every year. The appropriate frequency depends on grass type, mowing practices, soil conditions, lawn use, and how quickly thatch accumulates. We can evaluate your lawn and recommend a suitable schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-title\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><h3>Will dethatching damage my grass?<\/h3><div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-accordion-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Professional dethatching is designed to remove excessive thatch while protecting healthy turf. 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close-knit local team and a network of 200+ locations across Canada and the U.S., which can offer unparalleled career growth and advancement opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Our franchise owners all share a vision of becoming the employers of choice in the markets they serve by creating a fun, rewarding, and engaging work environment that supports our core values of respect, integrity, and having fun in the process.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nbly-cta-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbly-cta-button\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.groundsguys.ca\/\" target=\"_self\">View All Positions  <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-popular-cities\">\n                            <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                                <h2>Most Popular Cities<\/h2>\n                                <ul>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/abbotsford\/\">Abbotsford,&nbsp;BC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/barrie\/\">Barrie,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/brampton\/\">Brampton,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/caledon\/\">Caledon,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/calgary-west\/\">Calgary West,&nbsp;AB<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/british-columbia\/chilliwack\/\">Chilliwack,&nbsp;BC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/collingwood\/\">Collingwood,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/etobicoke\/\">Etobicoke,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/british-columbia\/fleetwood\/\">Fleetwood,&nbsp;BC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/hanover\/\">Hanover,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/kanata\/\">Kanata,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/kleinburg\/\">Kleinburg,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/lethbridge\/\">Lethbridge,&nbsp;AB<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/mississauga\/\">Mississauga,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/newmarket\/\">Newmarket,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/north-york\/\">North York,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/oakville\/\">Oakville,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/okanagan\/\">Okanagan,&nbsp;BC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/ottawa\/\">Ottawa,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/scarborough\/\">Scarborough,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/sturgeon-falls\/\">Sturgeon Falls,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/british-columbia\/surrey\/\">Surrey,&nbsp;BC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/toronto\/\">Toronto,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/vaughan\/\">Vaughan,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/winnipeg\/\">Winnipeg,&nbsp;MB<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/woodbridge\/\">Woodbridge,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/york\/\">York,&nbsp;ON<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-states\">\n                            <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                                <h2>Our Provinces<\/h2>\n                                <ul><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/alberta\/\">Alberta<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/british-columbia\/\">British Columbia<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/manitoba\/\">Manitoba<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/ontario\/\">Ontario<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-discover-neighborly\">\n                        <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                            <div class=\"discover-logos\">\n                                <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Grounds Guys - opens in new tab\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/brands\/guyca\/images\/footer-logo.svg\" alt=\"The Grounds Guys Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new window)<\/span><\/a>\n                                <div><\/div>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Neighbourly - opens in new tab\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/nbly-logo-tagline-ca.svg\" alt=\"Neighbourly logo with tagline\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> 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Rely on Neighbourly\u2019s national network of trusted, local service professionals for all your home and commercial service needs.\n                            <\/p>\n                            <div class=\"discover-lower\">\n                                <div class=\"discover-lower-container\">\n                                    <div>Neighbourly is all you need to remember<\/div>\n                                    <div>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborly.com\/ca\" class=\"primary-btn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Discover Neighbourly - opens in new tab\">\n                                            Discover Neighbourly\n                                            <svg>\n                                                <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/hero-icon-sprite.svg#arrow-small-right-white\"><\/use>\n                                            <\/svg>\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new window)<\/span><\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"discover-lower-container\" style=\"display:none !important;\">\n                                    <div>Download the App<\/div>\n                                    <div>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/neighborly-find-home-services\/id1504241093\" class=\"primary-btn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"App Store - opens in new tab\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/apple.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                            App Store\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new window)<\/span><\/a>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nbly.custapp\" class=\"primary-btn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Play Store - opens in new tab\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/google-play.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                            Google Play Store\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new window)<\/span><\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":866,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1015","nbly_service","type-nbly_service","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nbly_service\/1015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nbly_service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/nbly_service"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1015"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nbly_service\/1015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1021,"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nbly_service\/1015\/revisions\/1021"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nbly_location\/866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.ca\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}