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As a locally owned and operated company we can adapt to current conditions. And that's exactly what we are doing. With virtually no rainfall as of this writing, June is proving to be a very dry month and lawns are suffering. As a result we're changing some of the products we use, and processes we...Continue Reading

Central Indiana lawns are drying out. We've only had .05 inches of rain since June 1. That's 14 days with virtually no rain. And May wasn't a blockbuster in terms of precipitation. What does that mean? Lawns that aren't irrigated are going dormant. When lawns dry out, they turn from green to brown...Continue Reading

You, our customer, are our secret ingredient in growing a thick, healthy lawn. Thick turf is the strongest defense against weeds – stronger than any herbicide.  But, we need your help since we’re only out on your lawn every 4-6 weeks! We rely on you to follow our watering guidelines and mowing...Continue Reading

Every 4-6 weeks, your lawn technician will be on your lawn to give it what it needs. You come home to a flag by the mailbox, but, what happens while they’re there? The average lawn size for a Lawn Pride customer is 7,500 square feet, and it typically takes a lawn tech one minute per every 1000...Continue Reading

May temperatures have been higher than normal and we haven't received much rain. So...you're lawn may be suffering. We're seeing some lawns edge toward dormancy because of the unusually dry days we've experienced. A lawn that needs water will darken to a purplish hue. And when you step on your lawn...Continue Reading

Lawn color is a complicated discussion. First of all there are several types of grass; bluegrass, rye and fescue to name a few. Within each type of grass are literally thousands of varieties. So even though you and your neighbor have Kentucky bluegrass, you may have two different varieties which...Continue Reading

There is a very good chance for extensive grub damage this season due to all of the moisture so far this spring.  With the abundance of rain, grass roots don’t have to grow very deep or very dense. As a result, these sparse, shallow roots are easy pickings for the grubs. Further favoring the grubs...Continue Reading

No, mowing is not mowing. Far from it. While mowing is basic maintenance, it is a major contributor to overall lawn health and proper mowing technique can promote and foster a healthy lawn. So while it may be a simple and repetitious task, it can go a long way to a healthy lawn. Here's how. First,...Continue Reading