Core Lawn Aeration Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Indiana

Royce Simpkins, owner and operator of GreenLawn by Design discusses the importance of Core Lawn Aeration and over-seed. The majority of Central Indiana lawns are clay based and therefore are susceptible to soil compaction. When the soil below your lawn is compacted it restricts the flow of water, nutrients and oxygen to the root system. […]

Lawn Care and Landscaping Differences

Lawn Care generally refers to maintaining the health, color and vitality of existing lawns through the years. Some services that fall under lawn care are lawn mowing, fertilization, weed control, pest control, aeration, seeding, deep root feeding for trees and shrubs and seasonal clean-up. Landscaping is the act of transforming an outdoor area by plantation, […]

Crabgrass Control for Carmel, Indiana

Crabgrass is one of the most prevalent and invasive weed species in turf in the Carmel, Westfield area. Once crabgrass gets a hold in a lawn or landscape, it can be difficult to eliminate entirely. Crabgrass is an ‘indicator weed’, in that its presence is an indication of other turf problems. For example, crabgrass plants […]

Best Lawn Care for 2020 GreenLawn by Design

With Spring rapidly approaching, it’s time to think about lawn care for 2020. Neglecting even one step in a lawn care routine can spell disaster for that healthy grass you’ve worked hard to cultivate over the years. Throughout 2020, it’s crucial to follow our six-step program that was designed specifically for local lawns. Learn why […]

Summer Lawn Care Tips

In Carmel, Indiana, we all know the saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will change.” It’s true of Indiana summers, too. One day it may be in the 90s and the next day it can be in the 60s. We can have a monsoon, (as we’ve experienced this […]

How to Identify Lawn Disease

Will it ever quit raining? May 2018 to April 2019 ranks as the wettest in history. As a result, we are seeing lawn disease everywhere, even in healthy lawns. When lawns cannot dry out between rainfall you will see fungus form and spread. This is what is happening in the Indianapolis area right now. You […]

Central Indiana Lawns Saturated

April Showers bring May Flowers? It looks like the first few days of May are bringing more rain showers than actual flowers. Rain totals for spring of 2019 in the Carmel, Indiana area are running more than 2 inches above average. We are seeing a lot of agriculture flooding in Hamilton County, and low-lying neighborhoods. […]

6 Tips to Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring

While the weather has not yet decided on whether or not it is ready for springtime, we know that everyone is pretty much done with the cold and ready to enjoy the outdoors again. Here at GreenLawn by Design, we want to make sure that your property is ready for spring. To help you out, […]

Winner Super Service Award 2018 Press Release

Carmel, Indiana, 1/30/2019 – GreenLawn by Design is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2018. “Service pros that receive our Angie’s List Super Service Award represent […]