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The summer heat has arrived in central Indiana. For much of the summer, temps were fairly mild and we had decent precipitation levels, but for the last week or so temps are up and rain is down. So, what is a homeowner to do? Water, water, water. We cover watering a lot in our blog...Continue Reading
Fertilizing your lawn doesn't sound like a complicated task, but for the average homeowner it can be. Like many tasks, knowledge and practice count for a lot and the same is true for fertilization. But if you are bound and determined to take on the task yourself, there are a few common mistakes...Continue Reading
It’s about this time of the summer in Indianapolis when we experience a great deal of wacky weather that can stress even the most pampered lawns. Even with the best lawn care program, sometimes lawns develop disease that can weaken and discolor it. So what's a homeowner to do? Don't worry, here are...Continue Reading
OK. So you're settling in to the season and you realize that your trusty ol' mower just isn't keeping up like it used to. If you're in the market for a new mower, the process can be nearly as challenging as buying a car. Brands, sizes and types abound. And just like buying a car, you should tailor...Continue Reading
In our last blog post, we discussed the importance of proper watering. This week, we'll dive in deeper to the subject and talk about how to identify a lawn that needs to be watered. Heat stress or drought can cause many issues for your lawn, including disease, insect infestation, weed infestation,...Continue Reading

How can something so simple in concept be so confusing in practice? You'd think watering a lawn would be straightforward, right? You simply put water on the lawn. And while that is the general concept, most homeowners go to one of two extremes. They either water way too...Continue Reading

The last couple weeks have been a roller coaster with regard to temperatures. The first 10 days of May were unseasonably cool, and then the last few days have been unseasonably warm. Both swings have an effect on your lawn. Cools temps affect weed control Cooler temps make it...Continue Reading