What's different about lawns in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette sits on a bluff above the Wabash River and is home to Purdue University. The ground climbs from just over 500 feet near the river to more than 720 feet on the north side, so many yards here aren't flat.
On a slope, rain and sprinkler water run off before they soak in, and the high spots dry out first in July. Fall core aeration opens the soil so water can reach the roots, and watering longer but less often does more than a quick daily sprinkle. Our shop is about 14 miles away, roughly 30 minutes by road.
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What lawn services do we offer in West Lafayette?
Fertilization and weed control
Custom-blended fertilizer for high-pH Indiana soil, a two-part crabgrass program, and broadleaf treatments for dandelions, clover and thistle. Every 4 to 6 weeks, March through November.
Aeration and overseeding
Fall core aeration opens up compacted soil, and we seed right into the holes with a tall fescue blend built for Indiana. Between August 15 and the end of September only.
Grub, insect and disease protection
One late-spring application stops grubs, billbugs, chinch bugs and armyworms through fall. Technicians also watch for brown patch, dollar spot and red thread on every visit.
Outdoor pest control
Mosquito, flea and tick treatments for the yard, and a perimeter barrier for the house. Five visits a season from mid-April.
Sprinkler and irrigation service
Sprinkler system startup, audits, backflow testing and winterization in three yearly packages, plus repairs when something breaks.
How much does lawn care cost in West Lafayette?
The same as everywhere we work: packages start at $41, $61 and $93 a month for a 3,000 sq. ft. lawn on a 12-month plan. Your lawn's size sets your price.
Compare the three lawn care packages
Standard
The essentials.
$41 / month*
Addresses the common problems every lawn in our area runs into. 8 applications.
Includes:✓ Custom-blended fertilizer
✓ Broadleaf weed control
✓ Two-part crabgrass program
✓ Grub Plus
✓ Spot weed treatments
✓ Micronutrient package
✓ pH adjustment
✓ Nutsedge control
✓ Free service calls
Preferred
For soil and root health.
$61 / month*
Everything in Standard, plus the two things that fix compacted soil. 10 applications.
Includes:✓ Spring Soil Builder
✓ Fall core aeration
Premium
For a thicker lawn.
$93 / month*
Everything in Preferred, plus seed. 12 applications.
Includes:✓ Fall Soil Builder
✓ Overseeding at a 5 lb seed rate
*Starting prices for a 3,000 sq. ft. lawn on a 12-month payment plan that begins in January. Standard is our minimum program; anything else can be added on its own.
What do our customers say?
★★★★★
“Shades of Green has been awesome to deal with. They are prompt in responding to questions. Informed us what they’d be doing on each treatment, when they’d be there, and after the visit let us know what had been done along with any concerns they found. Both the office and technician Cory have been great!”
Diane Powell, Google review
★★★★★
“Excellent communication during treatment with changes we wanted to make for each application. Quick response, very satisfied! Thanks”
Amy Thayer, Google review
★★★★★
“Robert did a great job. Will be our go-to lawn care in the area.”
JG, Google review
