Business Background
Maintenance Plus is your trusted Valparaiso lawn care partner, dedicated to solving the common landscaping challenges faced by local homeowners. We understand that issues like bare lawn patches and tree root lawn damage can detract from your home's curb appeal and health. Our expert team specializes in targeted lawn care solutions to address these specific problems. We use proven techniques to repair bare spots with proper seeding and soil amendments, and we skillfully manage areas affected by tree roots to restore a lush, even green. Serving Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding communities, Maintenance Plus is committed to helping you achieve a resilient and beautiful lawn that thrives throughout the Northwest Indiana seasons.
Common Questions
How can Maintenance Plus fix the bare patches in my Valparaiso lawn?
We start by diagnosing the cause of the bare patches, which in our area is often due to soil compaction, pet spots, or heavy shade. Our lawn care service includes core aeration to relieve compaction, specialized seeding with grass varieties suited for Northwest Indiana's climate, and targeted fertilization to encourage thick, healthy regrowth that blends seamlessly with your existing lawn.
What's the best way to handle lawn damage from tree roots in my yard?
Tree roots can create uneven, tough terrain. Instead of damaging the tree, our approach involves carefully leveling the affected areas with a sandy topdressing mix, overseeding with shade-tolerant grasses, and implementing a tailored mowing and watering plan. This promotes a smoother surface and a denser turf that can better coexist with your trees, a common need for Valparaiso properties.
What does a typical lawn care program from Maintenance Plus include for Valparaiso homes?
Our Valparaiso lawn care programs are built on seasonal needs. This includes spring cleanup and pre-emergent weed control, regular mowing and edging, summer fertilization and disease monitoring, and fall aeration and overseeding to repair summer stress and prepare for winter. We specifically design our schedules to address local issues like patch repair and root management throughout the year.
What the Company Handles
- Lawn care

















