Blog Posts in Winter

Bored With Old Man Winter? Inside Activities and Games for the Family

Dec 11, 2017

In Central Indiana, sometimes winter days are just too cold to spend outside. So, grab your cup of cocoa and check out these tips for spending a cozy, fun day indoors.

An Indoor Snowball Fight

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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Snow & Ice

Nov 25, 2017

One of the best things about living in Indiana is having four seasons to enjoy. Right now, we’re getting ready to say goodbye to fall and hello to winter. Even though we love this time of year, we know the bitter cold winter is ahead. ...Continue Reading

Your Healthy Lawn Checklist

Dec 27, 2016

New Year’s resolutions are top of mind come January 1st each year. While you may have high aspirations in the health and fitness department, don’t forget to set goals for your home, too. We make it easy to set New Year’s resolutions for your lawn that you can actually stick with—and reap the...Continue Reading

Frost and Snow Preparation: Outdoor Checklist

Dec 5, 2016

So you’ve aerated, overseeded and fertilized your lawn. What’s left on the to-do list for the remainder of the year? When it comes to winter lawn care, there are plenty of tasks get...Continue Reading

Indianapolis lawns are appearing through the snow.

Mar 10, 2015

The snow is mostly gone -- only a few lone piles remain. And that is a great thing. It means temperatures are increasing and soon lawns will wake up from their long winter nap. When your lawn wakes up, it will be hungry. Very hungry. It has been dormant for several months and just like a...Continue Reading

Indianapolis-area lawns prepare for winter.

Nov 12, 2014

It feels like winter has arrived in Indianapolis. Temps have dropped into the 30's and the grass has stopped growing. Sure signs that winter is here. So what does this mean to you? Well, first of all it means you get a much-deserved break from lawn duty...but not until this weekend. Take this...Continue Reading

Those are voles, not moles.

Jan 7, 2014

Once the snow recedes you may see what you think are mole tunnels in your lawn. Chances are those are not the results of moles. Rather, the damage to your lawn may be the work of voles. Voles are rodents and belong to the same family as rats and mice. They vary in size from 3 to 5 inches from nose...Continue Reading

Snow blower advice for Indianapolis homeowners.

Jan 2, 2014

OK, so we're now into winter and the snow is here. We've already discussed shoveling snow here, but some may choose to automate the process with the use of a snowblower. If you're in the market for a snow blower there are a few things to consider. First, how much area do you have to clear? The size...Continue Reading

Indianapolis snow shoveling tips

Dec 16, 2013

Snow is here and it may be around for a while, especially when you consider it’s not even officially winter and we’ve had several rounds of snowfall. So if you haven’t had to shovel yet, you may find yourself shoveling snow quite a bit this winter. And if you do, here are few tips to make it safer...Continue Reading

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