Football, food, and family — what’s not to like about Thanksgiving? I find it an exceptionally cozy and mellow holiday since we usually stay home and celebrate with our little household unit. Nichole works hard to make us a nice dinner, and I do my part to help, then we hang out with a game on in the background and simply enjoy the food and each other’s company. The post November ’23 Newsletter first appeared on Anthonys Lawn Care & Landscaping ..read more

Anthony's Lawn Care - October 2023 The post September ’23 Newsletter first appeared on Anthonys Lawn Care & Landscaping ..read more

It’s incredible how quickly your kids grow up. My oldest son, Andrew, is in the middle of his first summer vacation after entering “big kid school.” But before long, he’ll be strapping his backpack on with the other children and heading into second grade. The post August ’23 Newsletter first appeared on Anthonys Lawn Care & Landscaping ..read more

Running your own business can be unpredictable, and getting personal time away from work is sometimes challenging. But the Fourth of July is one day I always take off to spend with my family. I fondly remember celebrating Independence Day with my family as a kid, and I want to help re-create that experience for my children. The post July ’23 Newsletter first appeared on Anthonys Lawn Care & Landscaping ..read more

  Deer. They’re a lovely sight, until they are in your yard eating your landscaping. Unfortunately, deer can be hard to manage and keep out, but let’s take a look at strategies you can implement to keep your landscaping looking lovely. Controlling the numbers of deer is, of course, challenging in a city. Because of this, the only way to protect your yard from deer is through proper landscaping to discourage their presence. Understanding The Deer Problem Deer are versatile browsers. Whitetails, however, require higher quality forage than, say, cattle or elk. Despite this, they hav ..read more

My favorite thing about Halloween is how it makes you feel like a kid again. I have wonderful childhood memories of trick-or-treating and selecting my costume weeks in advance. How you’d dress up was a big decision, but I think I got it right when I was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Donatello at 6. The post October ’23 Newsletter first appeared on Anthonys Lawn Care & Landscaping ..read more

Keeping your yard in good shape requires plenty of work. You must understand the proper watering methods to help maintain a healthy lawn and plants. Depending on the season, you must consider different things to keep your lawn and plants healthy. For instance, summer heat and drought can significantly impact your lawn and plants if you don’t take proper care of them. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the best time to water grass and plants in summer.   Understanding Watering Needs Your yard and plants aren’t necessarily going to have the same requirement ..read more

  No, it is not legal to burn yard waste in the state of Indiana. Simply, you cannot burn household trash, business trash, construction/demolition debris, or dumped waste. Below, the information is taken directly from the state of Indiana’s website so we suggest that you adhere to these standards of practices to avoid: Place trash in a barrel or on the ground and set it on fire Burn dumped waste Allow an accumulation of combustible materials — you are still liable if those materials catch fire due to vandalism, accidents, or acts of God In order to be a good neighbor you can always cal ..read more

A strong relationship with your neighbors is critical to having a happy homelife. This is even more evidenced when making decisions regarding the upkeep and aesthetics of your house, which indirectly affects the value and appeal of the surrounding homes. Nowhere are strong interpersonal relationships more evident than when confronting a neighbor about an overhanging limb or dead tree, and who is financially responsible. Let’s start at the beginning, one does not require a permit in order to remove a tree of their land in the state of Indiana. Under the Law of Nuisance circa 2013, a person mus ..read more

Maintaining a luscious lawn through the wintertime is critical to a springtime display of greenery. There are many options one can choose to ensure that the frigid months do not spoil your hard work from the spring and summer. Follow these instructions below and your lawn will escape the winter beaming with color and life. Be Alert Simply, monitoring weather reports as the fall season approaches will put you a step ahead. Prior to the first overnight frost warning, make sure to aerate your lawn. Aeration allows the grass to breathe before the cold weather arrives. Try the old screwdriver test ..read more