Grubs – Lawns #1 Enemy
Whenever property owners hear the words grubs, negative thoughts usually come to mind. It’s true – grubs can really be considered a lawn’s #1 enemy. Although healthy lawns can withstand a few grubs here and there, lawns that have not been maintained and cared for may be left with a lot of damage after a […]
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, […]
Fall Lawn Care List
Taking the time now to prep your lawn and garden for winter will ensure a beautiful start to the spring. It may seem hard to believe that frosty weather is right around the corner. The unseasonably warm temps we’ve been experiencing lately trick us into believing it’s never going to happen. But it’s coming! Take […]
Lawn Care is More than Mowing!
How many of us have dreamed of having “that lawn” – you know, the one that sticks out because its full, has no crab grass and is perfectly green? That doesn’t happen by running the mower once a week and raking the clippings. That takes time that most of us don’t have or would rather […]
Why Does Your Lawn Need Grub Control?
There are many types of pests that can plague your yard and cause irreparable damage to your grass in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, and other nearby areas in Indiana. One such pest that can cause vast amounts of damage if left untreated is the grub or white grub. Grubs are larvae from different species of beetles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
