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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

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 landscape some fall attention too

Oct 7, 2013

We’ve talked about how important fall lawn care – including fertilization -- is to the health of your lawn. Did you know your landscaping plants could benefit from late fall fertilizing as well?...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

We usually don’t think about those yellow blooms until they erupt across the landscape in the spring. But thinking ahead will help control dandelions and other broadleaf weeds before they get a chance to grow next season. ...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