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Refresh Your Flower Beds for Fall in Indianapolis

Article Summary Central Indiana's tired summer beds are ready for a refresh, and fall is the best planting window of the year. Here's Fine Touch Services' four-step playbook to carry color and structure all the way to Thanksgiving and set your landscape up for a stronger spring. Table of Contents Why is fall the best […]

Aug 18

Slope Washing Out? Why a Retaining Wall Is the Fix Before Fall

Article Summary If your Indianapolis yard is losing soil, mulch, or plants down a slope every time it rains, the problem is not landscaping. It is a wall problem, and fall is the right time to fix it. Table of Contents Is a washing-out slope really a landscaping problem? Jake Morris, Founder of Fine Touch […]

Aug 11

Fall Site Prep in Indianapolis Starts Before the Build

Table of Contents Article Summary Fall site prep in Indianapolis starts before the build, not during it. Jake Morris walks through the three moves that decide whether your patio, sod, or retaining wall lasts: clearing the site, grading the yard away from the house, and booking early because fall installs fill up fast. Get the […]

Aug 04

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

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