First Star Lawn Care, LLC, embodies excellence in every facet of our business. Our commitment to integrity, fairness, and personal responsibility sets us apart. We take pride in delivering top-notch service, blending precise industry knowledge with exceptional skills. As dedicated professionals, we prioritize our customers' interests, making their concerns the cornerstone of our operations. Specializing in Hardscape, Landscape, Waterscape and Outdoor Lighting. We also offer gutter cleanouts, pressure washing, and snow removal, catering to the entire central Indiana region.
"They removed all the leaves in our yard. Even close to the house in our flower beds. They cleaned them up and removed everything."
Missy W on January 2022
First Star Lawn Care, LLC, embodies excellence in every facet of our business. Our commitment to integrity, fairness, and personal responsibility sets us apart. We take pride in delivering top-notch service, blending precise industry knowledge with exceptional skills. As dedicated professionals, we prioritize our customers' interests, making their concerns the cornerstone of our operations. Specializing in Hardscape, Landscape, Waterscape and Outdoor Lighting. We also offer gutter cleanouts, pressure washing, and snow removal, catering to the entire central Indiana region.
"They removed all the leaves in our yard. Even close to the house in our flower beds. They cleaned them up and removed everything."
Missy W on January 2022
Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Anthony himself was working dawn to dark after this recent storm. His efforts are efficient, completely effective, and respectful. His crew arrived next morning to do cleanup and were thorough and polite. Would recommend highlyâ ¦"
David M on July 2023
Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Anthony himself was working dawn to dark after this recent storm. His efforts are efficient, completely effective, and respectful. His crew arrived next morning to do cleanup and were thorough and polite. Would recommend highlyâ ¦"
David M on July 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Affordable, professional, and high quality job. Highly recommend these guys!"
jerry J on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Affordable, professional, and high quality job. Highly recommend these guys!"
jerry J on June 2025
We take immense pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission, to supply excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very quick to respond and came out the same day, plus had a great price! "
CaSondra S on May 2025
We take immense pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission, to supply excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very quick to respond and came out the same day, plus had a great price! "
CaSondra S on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and quality craftsmanship. We specialize in custom lawn care and landscaping solutions tailored to each propertys unique needs. Our services include sprinkler system install and repair, yard drainage, sod installation, grading, hardscaping, fencing, and more. We pride ourselves on finishing projects on time, maintaining clear communication throughout the process, and delivering results that exceed expectations. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and were committed to building lasting relationships with every client. Let us help bring your outdoor vision to life!
"Great experience. Communicated and showed up on time and got the job done!"
Sonya H on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and quality craftsmanship. We specialize in custom lawn care and landscaping solutions tailored to each propertys unique needs. Our services include sprinkler system install and repair, yard drainage, sod installation, grading, hardscaping, fencing, and more. We pride ourselves on finishing projects on time, maintaining clear communication throughout the process, and delivering results that exceed expectations. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and were committed to building lasting relationships with every client. Let us help bring your outdoor vision to life!
"Great experience. Communicated and showed up on time and got the job done!"
Sonya H on June 2025
Dr. Tree and Landscape Specialist Inc has been serving residential and commercial customers in Indiana since 1952. We are a 3rd generation business and still family owned and operated. We personally give all estimates and are on every job site to ensure your completely satisfied. Your trees and landscape are treated as our own. We take pride in every aspect of our service. If you are looking for a reputable, licensed, and fully insured company, then look no further. We are well known in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, and surrounding counties for our quality work, quick response, and reasonable rates.
"John was awesome to work with. He was very knowledgeable and really cared about completing the work with excellence. Our front yard landscape looks amazing!"
Mary D on September 2024
Dr. Tree and Landscape Specialist Inc has been serving residential and commercial customers in Indiana since 1952. We are a 3rd generation business and still family owned and operated. We personally give all estimates and are on every job site to ensure your completely satisfied. Your trees and landscape are treated as our own. We take pride in every aspect of our service. If you are looking for a reputable, licensed, and fully insured company, then look no further. We are well known in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, and surrounding counties for our quality work, quick response, and reasonable rates.
"John was awesome to work with. He was very knowledgeable and really cared about completing the work with excellence. Our front yard landscape looks amazing!"
Mary D on September 2024
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"No show after setting up the appointment."
JOANN D on April 2025
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"No show after setting up the appointment."
JOANN D on April 2025
We have 29 years experience and specialize in tree and landscaping services. We charge a flat rate, do free estimates and have no travel charge. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all our services below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Kevin and his crew were prompt, respectful of my property, and did a great job on the removal of two Pin Oaks."
Don H on May 2024
We have 29 years experience and specialize in tree and landscaping services. We charge a flat rate, do free estimates and have no travel charge. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all our services below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Kevin and his crew were prompt, respectful of my property, and did a great job on the removal of two Pin Oaks."
Don H on May 2024
Fine Touch Services is a landscape, hardscape, construction, and property management company based in Greater Indianapolis, IN. Founded in 2018, Fine Touch Services is fully bonded and insured. With decades of combined experience, our specialties are patios, pergolas, fire pits, outdoor living spaces, retaining walls, walkways, concrete, drainage, landscape installation, landscape design, lawn mowing, landscape bed maintenance, turf care, and many other landscape and hardscape services. Please feel free to check out our website for more information. Thanks for choosing Fine Touch Services! Fine Touch Services has serviced over 8,000 customers in the last 7 years since opening our business. We also have 250+ 5 star reviews across various platforms (google, angi, Facebook, BBB). View our entire business story and details at finetouchservices.com. Current minimum projects are $300.00. Website: finetouchservices.com Email: sales@finetouchservices.com Phone: 317-771-2332
"Great work and done in a timely manner"
Matt L on March 2025
Fine Touch Services is a landscape, hardscape, construction, and property management company based in Greater Indianapolis, IN. Founded in 2018, Fine Touch Services is fully bonded and insured. With decades of combined experience, our specialties are patios, pergolas, fire pits, outdoor living spaces, retaining walls, walkways, concrete, drainage, landscape installation, landscape design, lawn mowing, landscape bed maintenance, turf care, and many other landscape and hardscape services. Please feel free to check out our website for more information. Thanks for choosing Fine Touch Services! Fine Touch Services has serviced over 8,000 customers in the last 7 years since opening our business. We also have 250+ 5 star reviews across various platforms (google, angi, Facebook, BBB). View our entire business story and details at finetouchservices.com. Current minimum projects are $300.00. Website: finetouchservices.com Email: sales@finetouchservices.com Phone: 317-771-2332
"Great work and done in a timely manner"
Matt L on March 2025
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
Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year.
If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.
Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet.
Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.
Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.
Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.
Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.
Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether.
If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.