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 […]
Crabgrass Control
With the rapidly warming weather, several are asking “When will crabgrass germinate?” The reason this is so important is because preemergence herbicides used for the control of crabgrass must be applied prior to emergence. The timing of this application is critical for effective control of crabgrass and other summer annual grassy weeds. Crabgrass is invasive […]
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, […]
GreenLawn by Design Celebrates 15 Years
When Royce & Catherine Simpkins launched GreenLawn by Design 15 years ago, we had the vision of a company that took a customer-driven approach. It was something we felt the local marketplace was lacking at the time and we wanted to build a company that could better meet the needs of its clients. Bringing industry […]
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 […]
Lawn and Landscape Resolutions
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed all this time off with your loved ones as much as we did! If you’re part of the 45% of Americans who make New Year resolutions, you probably already have a list of resolutions and goals you want to accomplish this year. Some of the […]
Fall Clean-up and Winter Prep
Fall Clean-up and Winter Prep for Carmel, Indiana Lawns and Landscapes With the change in seasons naturally come changes to your residential landscaping maintenance. In addition to final mowing, fall is the time to think about cleaning up your property, removing fallen leaves and preparing for the winter ahead. These seven tasks will help protect […]
Why Fall is Great for Fertilizing Lawns
We know — you’re feeling sort of done with lawn care. Summer’s over, you’ve finally put socks on, and those carefree barefoot in the grass days are already a fading memory. But your lawn still needs you. It’s hungry. Don’t neglect your lawn’s fall feeding. It’s more important than you think. Fall is the best […]
Landscape with Fall Color Plants
Fall is an especially magical time: That’s when the garden explodes with color. What are you doing to spruce up your landscape this fall? Fall is a great time to revive your landscape. A lot of times people don’t want to spend the money on landscape plants or flowers that they will only enjoy for […]
Grub Alert Carmel, Indiana
Grubs are here…is your lawn ready? Grub worms, which are the larvae of June beetles, can wreak havoc to the Carmel, Indiana area lawns as we move into late summer. They destroy your lawn by feeding on grass roots, leaving a carpet of grass that will stay green for a short time after the damage […]