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Harris & Son's Landscaping LLC

4.87(
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Harris & Son's Landscaping LLC

4.87(
111
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2006 years of experience

Harris & Son's Landscaping Service offers a worry free, professional service for its customers, keeping their lawn looking its best year round. Harris & Son's Landscaping provides comprehensive landscaping and weekly lawn care services for residential and commercial clients in Greenwood, IN and surrounding Indianapolis metro area. Using the best equipment in the industry allows your lawn to look like a professional golf course with dead-straight mower lines, pristine edges, spotless paved areas, and clean of any debris. We offer packages from basic maintenance to full landscape and lawn care management.

"I had a huge lawn project and they exceeded expectations—all 5 Stars! I had them remove 12+ shrubs; trim weeping cherry; cleanup & reshape landscape beds; add lattice to the bottom of and re-stain the deck; bury downspouts etc. And I appreciated the extra time spent to repair an old fence gate; remove an unsightly stump; and add grass seed. Bobby provided a detailed, written estimate within 24 hours of my call. He was very responsive, organized, and kept me up to date throughout the project. The entire crew was a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job. Highly recommend Harris & Son’s."

Sheila H on September 2025

Harris & Son's Landscaping Service offers a worry free, professional service for its customers, keeping their lawn looking its best year round. Harris & Son's Landscaping provides comprehensive landscaping and weekly lawn care services for residential and commercial clients in Greenwood, IN and surrounding Indianapolis metro area. Using the best equipment in the industry allows your lawn to look like a professional golf course with dead-straight mower lines, pristine edges, spotless paved areas, and clean of any debris. We offer packages from basic maintenance to full landscape and lawn care management.

"I had a huge lawn project and they exceeded expectations—all 5 Stars! I had them remove 12+ shrubs; trim weeping cherry; cleanup & reshape landscape beds; add lattice to the bottom of and re-stain the deck; bury downspouts etc. And I appreciated the extra time spent to repair an old fence gate; remove an unsightly stump; and add grass seed. Bobby provided a detailed, written estimate within 24 hours of my call. He was very responsive, organized, and kept me up to date throughout the project. The entire crew was a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job. Highly recommend Harris & Son’s."

Sheila H on September 2025

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GROUNDS QUALITY LAWN CARE

4.61(
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GROUNDS QUALITY LAWN CARE

4.61(
28
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes

"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."

Jason P on August 2022

Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes

"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."

Jason P on August 2022

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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1974 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

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SavATree - Lakewood

5.00(
1
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SavATree - Lakewood

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
1985 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the Lakewood area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the Lakewood area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

SavATree - Indianapolis

New on AngiNew on Angi
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SavATree - Indianapolis

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
1985 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the North Shore of Long Island, including Nassau and parts of Suffolk County. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the North Shore of Long Island, including Nassau and parts of Suffolk County. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

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Cragen Lawn Care

4.93(
111
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Cragen Lawn Care

4.93(
111
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED, 9 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY SQ/FT SPRAYED. ADDITIONAL PHONE: (317) 535-9638.

"They were good. Really professional. I will give them 10 star. Did what needs to be done also. They responded fast when i call them. They were very nice. Super nice."

Ellen W on August 2022

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED, 9 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY SQ/FT SPRAYED. ADDITIONAL PHONE: (317) 535-9638.

"They were good. Really professional. I will give them 10 star. Did what needs to be done also. They responded fast when i call them. They were very nice. Super nice."

Ellen W on August 2022

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Mosquito Squad of Greater Indianapolis

4.90(
90
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Mosquito Squad of Greater Indianapolis

4.90(
90
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mosquito Squad offers services to protect your family and pets from the nuisance and dangers mosquitoes and ticks can bring. (1) 21-day Barrier Spray Protection. (2) 14-day All Natural Spray protection. (3) Intensive Tick Treatment to reduce Lyme Disease. (4) Special Event Spray for outdoor parties and weddings. (5) Other pest control services that help combat other biting and stinging insects. Award winning, leaders and inventors of the mosquito control barrier service!

"Very please with them. They respond and prompt. If there any issue after they spray. They came back and spray again."

Debra K on August 2018

Mosquito Squad offers services to protect your family and pets from the nuisance and dangers mosquitoes and ticks can bring. (1) 21-day Barrier Spray Protection. (2) 14-day All Natural Spray protection. (3) Intensive Tick Treatment to reduce Lyme Disease. (4) Special Event Spray for outdoor parties and weddings. (5) Other pest control services that help combat other biting and stinging insects. Award winning, leaders and inventors of the mosquito control barrier service!

"Very please with them. They respond and prompt. If there any issue after they spray. They came back and spray again."

Debra K on August 2018

GreenImage Landscape & Design

4.95(
41
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GreenImage Landscape & Design

4.95(
41
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in 2009, GreenImage Landscape and Design is a small family owned and operated company. Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service, top notch plant material, and unparalleled quality of workmanship. GreenImage Landscape and Design is dedicated to our customer, and we will do whatever it takes to satisfy your needs as our customer. Our owner received his B.S. in Horticulture from Purdue University in 2005. He had the opportunity to experience a different landscape market in the Orlando, Florida area for about 2.5 years, where he was a Landscape/Irrigation Estimator for one of the leading landscape contractors in the central Florida area. After moving back to the Indianapolis area, he decided to start his own landscape company. He has had the opportunity to work on many different types of jobs which has given GreenImage Landscape the ability to excel in any situation. He also holds numerous licenses and certifications. Through education and experience, GreenImage Landscape and Design has the ability to transform your property into a space that is not only beautiful, but also useful and effective. With great attention to details, large and small, and an unmatched level of quality, GreenImage Landscape and Design is prepared to help you make your dreams a reality.

"I’ve been doing a lot of improvements to my yard this year and wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to James of [*** Link removed ***] He has been taking care of my sprinkler system for 3 years now but the changes I needed this time were extensive. Despite having a 30-yr old system, he managed to make old and new work together seamlessly. I’m impressed by this very kind young man. He has an incredible work ethic and did a fantastic job adding new drip lines to my beds and pots and replacing the old heads that no longer functioned well. The folks at Greenimage have all been wonderful to work with."

Kim H on September 2022

Founded in 2009, GreenImage Landscape and Design is a small family owned and operated company. Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service, top notch plant material, and unparalleled quality of workmanship. GreenImage Landscape and Design is dedicated to our customer, and we will do whatever it takes to satisfy your needs as our customer. Our owner received his B.S. in Horticulture from Purdue University in 2005. He had the opportunity to experience a different landscape market in the Orlando, Florida area for about 2.5 years, where he was a Landscape/Irrigation Estimator for one of the leading landscape contractors in the central Florida area. After moving back to the Indianapolis area, he decided to start his own landscape company. He has had the opportunity to work on many different types of jobs which has given GreenImage Landscape the ability to excel in any situation. He also holds numerous licenses and certifications. Through education and experience, GreenImage Landscape and Design has the ability to transform your property into a space that is not only beautiful, but also useful and effective. With great attention to details, large and small, and an unmatched level of quality, GreenImage Landscape and Design is prepared to help you make your dreams a reality.

"I’ve been doing a lot of improvements to my yard this year and wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to James of [*** Link removed ***] He has been taking care of my sprinkler system for 3 years now but the changes I needed this time were extensive. Despite having a 30-yr old system, he managed to make old and new work together seamlessly. I’m impressed by this very kind young man. He has an incredible work ethic and did a fantastic job adding new drip lines to my beds and pots and replacing the old heads that no longer functioned well. The folks at Greenimage have all been wonderful to work with."

Kim H on September 2022

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The Davey Tree Expert Company

4.80(
261
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The Davey Tree Expert Company

4.80(
261
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started!

"They did an excellent job and gave prompt courteous service. Superior customer service and this is an excellent company. They cleaned everything up perfectly. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again."

Richard and Kathy V on June 2020

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started!

"They did an excellent job and gave prompt courteous service. Superior customer service and this is an excellent company. They cleaned everything up perfectly. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again."

Richard and Kathy V on June 2020

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Warweg & Co., Inc.

4.91(
106
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Warweg & Co., Inc.

4.91(
106
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Warweg & Co., Inc. is family-owned and operated Irrigation, Lawn Care and Lighting company that specializes in irrigation repair, maintenance and installation. In business since 1990, we have assisted numerous homeowners throughout the greater-Indianapolis area with superior yard irrigation, lawn care and lighting solutions. When you need to go beyond the usual maintenance services, Warweg & Co., Inc. accomplishes more for less every day. We stand behind our work and ensure your satisfaction. Proudly serving Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel, Fishers, Bargersville, Franklin, Avon, Zionsville, Noblesville, Greenfield, Columbus, Mcordsville, Westfield, Brownsburg, Shelbyville, Plainfield and other surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free quote.

"I used Warweg for the first time last year as my long-time irrigation guy retired. They were ok, not great but acceptable (3.5 out of 5). However, this year, they have apparently either gained more customers, lost several employees, or combination of both. I waited weeks for service on heads that needed fixed, while my lawn slowly died in the heat this year. When they finally showed up, they left my yard looking like a mole had done the work. I don't see a way to add photos here but, be assured, they left a mess that an amateur would be ashamed of. Trying to contact Warweg for any reason is frustrating as the office staff seems to have very little knowledge of why everything takes so long and they seem to be in a constant state of disarray. I'm going to find another irrigation service for next year. I would do so immediately but I paid up front for the entire year. I would strongly encourage any reader to keep looking for an irrigation service other than Warweg."

Jeanne C on July 2022

Warweg & Co., Inc. is family-owned and operated Irrigation, Lawn Care and Lighting company that specializes in irrigation repair, maintenance and installation. In business since 1990, we have assisted numerous homeowners throughout the greater-Indianapolis area with superior yard irrigation, lawn care and lighting solutions. When you need to go beyond the usual maintenance services, Warweg & Co., Inc. accomplishes more for less every day. We stand behind our work and ensure your satisfaction. Proudly serving Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel, Fishers, Bargersville, Franklin, Avon, Zionsville, Noblesville, Greenfield, Columbus, Mcordsville, Westfield, Brownsburg, Shelbyville, Plainfield and other surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free quote.

"I used Warweg for the first time last year as my long-time irrigation guy retired. They were ok, not great but acceptable (3.5 out of 5). However, this year, they have apparently either gained more customers, lost several employees, or combination of both. I waited weeks for service on heads that needed fixed, while my lawn slowly died in the heat this year. When they finally showed up, they left my yard looking like a mole had done the work. I don't see a way to add photos here but, be assured, they left a mess that an amateur would be ashamed of. Trying to contact Warweg for any reason is frustrating as the office staff seems to have very little knowledge of why everything takes so long and they seem to be in a constant state of disarray. I'm going to find another irrigation service for next year. I would do so immediately but I paid up front for the entire year. I would strongly encourage any reader to keep looking for an irrigation service other than Warweg."

Jeanne C on July 2022

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Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

The best time to apply fertilizer to your lawn is in early fall, though some climates necessitate a different schedule. In most cases, avoid fertilizing late into fall, as this opens up your yard to winter injuries and poor health (though this is a great time to kill weeds.) You should avoid early spring fertilization, as this helps the grass leaves grow, but at the expense of developing root systems. Remember to water your lawn after fertilizing to increase its effectiveness and reduce the likelihood of runoff during a rainstorm. 

Yes, but the best approach is to apply fertilizer well before you actually sprinkle the seeds. Apply fertilizer with an NPK ratio somewhere around 10-10-20, or 10-10-10, depending on soil test results and the type of grass you're planting, about six to eight weeks before planting grass seed. This mix added to loosened soil will give the grass seed its best chance of getting off to a solid start. 

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

Sulfur makes grass greener as it creates a rich, healthy growing environment. It can help reduce the pH level in the soil to ensure the roots can get all the nutrients they need, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Sulfur also makes grass denser, lusher, and stronger. It’s a soil amendment that can make a big difference in the health and appearance of your lawn.

Your lawn will have visible signs if it needs fertilizing. If your grass looks discolored, is slow growing, looks thin, or your yard has bare spots, then it probably needs to be fertilized to give it the nutrients it's lacking. You should also keep an eye out for weeds and pests because they can also be signs of a struggling lawn.

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