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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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