Frequently Asked Questions

We serve Scott County and surrounding areas of Indiana, including Scottsburg, Austin, Lexington, Vienna, Blocher, and Leota. Our regular service area includes Scott, Clark, Ripley, Jackson, Dearborn, Jennings, and Jefferson counties.

Yes. Kirk's Mowing & Landscaping is a fully licensed and insured business. We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage to protect both our team and your property.

You can request a free estimate by calling us at (812) 820-2701 or by filling out the contact form on our website. We'll schedule a convenient time to visit your property and provide a detailed quote.

Absolutely. We provide lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and property maintenance services for both residential homeowners and commercial properties throughout Scott County, Indiana.

Tall fescue and bluegrass blends perform best in Scott County's climate and clay-heavy soils. Tall fescue is drought-tolerant and handles shade well, while bluegrass fills in bare spots through self-spreading. A blend of both gives you the most resilient lawn year-round.

Retaining walls under 4 feet in height generally do not require a permit in Scott County. Walls over 4 feet typically require a building permit and may need engineered plans. If your property is in a FEMA floodplain, additional permits may apply. Contact the Scott County Planning Department for specific requirements.

Our lawn care services include regular mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and complete lawn maintenance programs tailored to your property's needs.

Yes. We offer full-service landscaping including garden design, flower bed installation, mulching, shrub and tree planting, retaining walls, walkways, and outdoor living space construction.

Our snow removal services include residential and commercial snow plowing, sidewalk clearing, and ice management with salt and de-icing agents during regular business operations.

Yes. Our lawn application services include seasonal fertilization programs, pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control, grub treatment, and soil testing to determine the best treatment plan for your lawn.

Absolutely. We provide land grading, regrading, and drainage solutions to address water pooling, erosion, and uneven terrain. Proper grading protects your property's foundation and keeps your lawn healthy.

Yes. We offer professional tree trimming, pruning, and removal services. Whether you need dead branches removed for safety, trees shaped for aesthetics, or full tree removal, our crew handles it safely and efficiently.

Standing water usually indicates a grading or drainage problem. Common solutions include regrading the yard to direct water away from your home, installing French drains, adding dry creek beds, or building swales. In Scott County's clay soil, poor drainage is especially common. Kirk's Mowing & Landscaping offers grading and drainage correction services — call (812) 820-2701.

Lawn mowing prices in Scottsburg and Scott County vary based on yard size, terrain, and frequency. Most residential mowing services start around $35–$65 per visit. Contact us at (812) 820-2701 for a free, no-obligation estimate tailored to your property.

We offer both. Many customers prefer seasonal maintenance contracts for consistent weekly or bi-weekly service at a reduced rate, but we're happy to accommodate one-time jobs like spring cleanups, fall leaf removal, or snow plowing.

Landscaping costs in Scottsburg vary widely depending on the scope of work. Basic mulching and bed refreshes may start around $200–$500, while full landscape design and installation projects range from $1,500 to $10,000 or more. We provide free on-site estimates — call (812) 820-2701 for a personalized quote.

Tree removal in Scott County typically costs between $300 and $2,500 depending on tree size, species, and location on your property. Small ornamental trees run $300–$500, while large oaks or maples over 60 feet can cost $1,500–$2,500. Stump grinding is usually $100–$300 extra. We provide free estimates for all tree work.

In southern Indiana, spring lawn care typically begins in mid-March to early April once the ground thaws and grass starts actively growing. We recommend scheduling a spring cleanup and first mow early to get ahead of weed growth.

Fall lawn preparation in Indiana includes a final mow at a lower height, aeration, overseeding bare spots, applying a winterizer fertilizer, and clearing leaves and debris. These steps help your lawn survive winter dormancy and come back strong in spring.

Yes. Our seasonal cleanup services include leaf removal, debris clearing, bed edging, mulch refreshing, gutter cleaning, and preparing your lawn and landscape for the upcoming season.

During peak growing season (April through October), mow once per week. In early spring and late fall, every 10 to 14 days is usually sufficient. Never remove more than one-third of the grass blade height in a single mow. Raise your mowing height to 3.5–4 inches during hot summer months to help your lawn retain moisture.

Early fall — late August through mid-October — is the ideal time to aerate cool-season lawns in Indiana. The grass is actively growing, which means it recovers quickly and fills in the aeration holes. Follow up with overseeding and a starter fertilizer for best results.

No — a winterizer fertilizer applied in late October to mid-November (before the ground freezes) is actually one of the most important applications of the year. Use a high-potassium formula to strengthen roots and improve spring green-up. Avoid applying fertilizer once the ground is frozen or covered in snow.