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How to Light Your Yard So You Actually Use It After Dark

Article Summary July is peak season for landscape lighting calls in Indianapolis, and there's a simple reason. Jake Morris walks through the four zones every outdoor lighting plan should cover, why 2,700–3,000 Kelvin is the sweet spot, and why solar stakes don't survive an Indiana winter. Table of Contents Why do so many Indianapolis homeowners […]

Jul 24

Brown Spots in Your Lawn This July? Here's How to Tell What's Wrong in 30 Seconds

Article Summary Brown patches show up in almost every Indianapolis lawn by mid-July, but the fix depends on the cause. Use three quick tests, the tug test, the shape test, and the pattern test, to figure out whether you're dealing with grubs, disease, or heat stress before more of your lawn is gone. Table of […]

Jul 16

How to Water Your Lawn in July Without Wasting Money

Table of Contents Why should you water your lawn early in the morning? How much water does your Indianapolis lawn actually need? What is the tuna can test and why does it work? How can you read your grass to spot watering problems? Where can you get help dialing in your irrigation system? Frequently Asked […]

Jul 09

4 Things to Know Before Building a Patio in Indianapolis

Article Summary Planning a new patio in Indianapolis? Before you call a contractor, there are four key decisions that can save you time, money, and headaches down the road. Fine Touch Services Founder Jake Morris breaks them all down. Table of Contents What Patio Material Should You Choose? Material choice is probably the most important […]

Jul 02

Where Are All the Mosquitoes Coming From? Your 60-Second Yard Sweep

Article Summary Most backyard mosquitoes are not coming from the woods, they are breeding right in your own yard. Fine Touch Services owner Jake Morris walks you through a quick 60-second sweep to find and eliminate the hidden standing water that turns your property into a mosquito factory. Table of Contents Why are mosquitoes taking […]

Jun 19

5 Plants That Thrive in Central Indiana

Table of Contents Article Summary Every spring, homeowners spend hundreds at the garden center on plants that look pretty but die by August. The fix is simple. Pick plants that thrive in Central Indiana, like coneflower, Russian sage, hydrangea, daylily, and boxwood. Skip the ones that fight our climate, like lavender, gardenias, and Japanese maple […]

Jun 12

Stop Crabgrass and Nutsedge in Indianapolis Lawns

Table of Contents What are the two weeds taking over Indianapolis lawns right now? How do you tell crabgrass and nutsedge apart in your yard? Why is pre-emergent season already over for the year? What actually kills crabgrass without nuking your lawn? What is the right treatment for nutsedge in Indiana? Why should you avoid […]

Jun 05

How to Stop a Brown, Patchy Lawn This Summer in Indianapolis

Article Summary Two simple mowing fixes (the one-third rule and a sharp blade) protect Indianapolis lawns from summer stress, brown patches, and crabgrass invasions. Table of Contents What is the biggest mowing mistake Indianapolis homeowners are making right now? Hey, Jake here with Fine Touch Services. If your lawn turns brown and patchy every July, […]

May 29

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