Most homeowners I know throw a lot of money and weekends at their lawn and end up with something only marginally better than their neighbor who does nothing. I’ve lived in two houses across more than a decade in Northern Indiana, and I’ve cut my lawn care down to three jobs that actually move the needle. Get these three right, at the right windows, and the rest mostly takes care of itself—mowing high, sharp blades, and the occasional fertilizer pass. Miss them, and no amount of summer effort makes up the difference. Here’s the short list, and when to do each one.
