Turf Talk

Heat Stress and Blight in Lawns – What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface
When temperatures soar and rain disappears, your lawn often shows the first signs of struggle—fading color, patchy browning, and thinning grass. But not all damage is permanent, and not all of it is disease-related. Understanding what’s happening to your turf during periods of extreme heat and recognizing symptoms of blight

Why Fall is the Best Time to Overseed Your Lawn — And What to Do in Spring Instead
If your lawn is looking thin or patchy after a long winter, it’s natural to start thinking about overseeding. But when it comes to planting new grass seed in Indiana, timing is everything—and spring isn’t it. Why You Should Wait to Overseed Until Fall Overseeding can be a great way

Stop Pests Before They Get In: Why Foundation Insect Control Matters This Spring
As temperatures rise and Indiana lawns green up, homeowners start to enjoy the outdoors again—but so do unwanted pests. Spring is prime time for nuisance insects like ants, spiders, centipedes, and earwigs to make their way from your landscape to the inside of your home. Fortunately, there’s a proactive solution

Mosquito Control in Indiana: How to Reclaim Your Backyard This Spring
There’s nothing quite like springtime in Indiana—fresh green grass, longer days, and the return of outdoor fun. But unfortunately, it’s also the season when mosquitoes start to reappear. If you’ve ever had your backyard BBQs or family evenings ruined by itchy bites and constant swatting, you know how frustrating these

Spring Tree & Shrub Care in Indiana: Protecting Your Landscape as It Wakes Up
As Indiana shakes off winter’s chill and warmer days take hold, your trees and shrubs are beginning to wake from dormancy. This early spring window is critical for giving your landscape the support it needs to thrive through the growing season. At Brooklawn Services, we understand that a healthy landscape

Weed Control in Early Spring: How to Prevent Crabgrass and Dandelions Before They Appear
Be warned: crabgrass and dandelions are on their way and can quickly spiral out of control if they grow unchecked! If you’re a homeowner in Central Indiana, you’re probably familiar with these weedy broadleaf plants. But do you know the ins and outs of controlling their rapid lifecycles to protect

Indiana’s Spring Lawn Care Checklist: Essential Tasks to Keep Your Grass Green and Healthy
Spring is here, Indiana! Get your lawn off to a strong start with Brooklawn’s spring lawn care checklist.

The Importance of Early Spring Fertilization in Central Indiana: Why Timing Matters for a Lush Lawn
Spring in Indiana is anything but predictable. With temperature swings, sudden frosts, and sunny streaks all in one week, determining the ideal time to fertilize can be a challenge. However, strategic timing and expert applications can still set the stage for a thick, healthy, green lawn all season long. At

Spring Lawn Care: How to Prepare Your Lawn for a Healthy Growing Season
Ready for balmy days and lounging on your lawn? So are we! But first, before you can relax and enjoy a stress-free backyard, you must prepare it for the season ahead. Dormant lawns don’t just pop out of winter, thriving all on their own. A showstopping lawn takes time and

A Fresh Look, Same Trusted Company!
At Brooklawn Services, we’re more than just a lawn care and tree company — we’re your trusted partner in creating and maintaining lush, vibrant outdoor spaces throughout Indiana. We’ve proudly served our community with top-notch lawn care solutions, and now, we’re thrilled to introduce something new: our freshly redesigned website!