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Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured landscaping company that does that kind of work around Indianapolis. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From a bluegrass lawn that holds up through August to a patio that survives freeze-thaw winters, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that handles that work in your part of the Indianapolis metro.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Indianapolis yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping problems around Indianapolis come back to three things: flat, clay-heavy glacial soils that hold water, a climate built for cool-season grass, and a rain pattern that swings from soggy springs to dry late summers. Knowing them helps you ask better questions and compare quotes.
Glacial clay underfoot
Much of central Indiana sits on soils formed from glacial deposits, often with dense, slow-draining clay below the surface. New subdivisions built on former farm fields add compaction and thin topsoil. Purdue Extension doesn't test soil for homeowners, but your county Extension office can point you to a commercial lab.
A cool-season lawn
Purdue's turf specialists generally recommend Kentucky bluegrass or turf-type tall fescue for Indiana lawns. Both green up in spring, slow down or go dormant in summer heat, and do their best growing in fall, which is why fall is the season for seeding and most fertilizing.
Wet springs, dry Augusts
Indianapolis averages a bit over 43 inches of precipitation a year, with the wettest weather in late spring and early summer. Clay can't absorb a downpour quickly, so drainage matters. Then summer dry spells push lawn watering up, and utilities ask customers to water early and only once or twice a week.
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Across Metro Indianapolis.
We take requests from homeowners across Indianapolis and the surrounding suburbs. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own mix of housing age, soil, water provider and HOA rules.
How a sprinkler zone waters a lawn
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Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do landscapers need a license in Indiana?
Indiana doesn't require a general state license for landscaping or mowing. Companies that apply pesticides, or fertilizer to turf, for hire must be licensed through the Office of Indiana State Chemist, and sprinkler backflow tests must be done by an IDEM-certified tester. Some cities have their own contractor registration or permit rules, so ask any company for proof of insurance.
What's the best time of year to start a landscaping project around Indianapolis?
It depends on the project. Late summer into early fall is best for seeding and sodding cool-season lawns and a good time to plant trees and shrubs. Spring also works well for planting. Hardscape and drainage work usually runs spring through late fall, and winter is a good time to plan and book.
Are there watering restrictions in Indianapolis?
Citizens Energy Group generally asks for voluntary conservation, recommending lawns be watered one to two times a week in the early morning. Carmel, Indiana American Water and other providers set their own guidance. During a drought, check your utility's current announcements.