Blog Posts in Lawn Care

The effects of ice melting products on Indianapolis lawns.

Dec 9, 2013

With the recent snowfall and temps lingering in the low 20’s, ice can be a real problem for homeowners. Slick driveways and sidewalks can present a hazard and sometimes a shovel or snow blower won’t eliminate the icy patches. In these cases, many homeowners turn to ice-melting products such as rock...Continue Reading

Protect your sprinkler system with winterization

Oct 23, 2013

We’ve had our first snow in Indianapolis, and freezing temperatures are here. Now is the time to winterize your irrigation system and protect this substantial investment in your lawn....Continue Reading

Give your lawn a breather.

Sep 27, 2013

Did you know your lawn needs to breathe? Over the course of the year, your lawn may become compacted which can, in essence, smother your turf and inhibit its growth and health. Aerating in the fall can be a vital step in correcting this problem. ...Continue Reading

Change your mowing height as fall progresses

Sep 20, 2013

It’s the time of year when the leaves are turning and you may begin to wonder when you should mow your lawn for the last time this year....Continue Reading

The Best Time to Prevent Spring Dandelions Is Now

Sep 13, 2013

Learning how to prevent dandelions is far better than struggling to try to get rid of dandelions in the lawn. They have several adaptations that make them exceptionally difficult to eradicate once they become established. Let’s see how to stop spring dandelions before they start.Continue Reading

What's with all the spiderwebs in your yard?

Aug 30, 2013

One of the most common spiders found throughout North America are the Funnel Web or Grass Spiders in the family Agelenidae. Each morning as you leave for work their webs are scattered throughout your yard like glistening crystal palaces. ...Continue Reading

Time to water those Indianapolis-area lawns.

Aug 26, 2013

August is proving to be a very dry month and lawns are beginning to show signs of stress. As of August 1^st, central Indiana has received less than an inch of rain, and since June we are 3.5 inches below normal. That means it’s time to water. Grass is a hardy plant, but it...Continue Reading

Can your lawn get rusty?

Aug 16, 2013

Indianapolis homeowners and those in surrounding areas like Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood and pretty much all of the midwest, are going to have to deal with lawn rust at some point, though it varies from season to season depending on weather conditions. What is Lawn Rust?...Continue Reading

What is dollar spot?

Aug 9, 2013

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Weed of the week: Goosegrass

Aug 1, 2013

Goosegrass (Eleusine indica) is an late-germinating summer annual grass that is often found in compacted areas or areas disturbed in the summer. These areas include compacted areas next to sidewalks or cart paths, golf course tees, and areas were soil is disturbed during the summer...Continue Reading