Fall is an excellent time to take a fresh look at your landscape beds and decide what needs to go before spring arrives. Recently, Big Boy Services completed a shrub removal project in Meridian-Kessler on the north side of Indianapolis. The project included removing boxwoods and other decorative vegetation from several areas around the property. The project was actually a last-minute schedule change. When One Job Gets Rescheduled, Another Moves Up Our first job that morning w

When most homeowners think about installing mulch, they think about spring. Spring is certainly a popular time to refresh landscape beds, but it isn’t the only time to install mulch. Fall can also be an excellent time to install fresh mulch, especially if you want your landscape beds looking clean and finished heading into winter. That’s exactly what we did for a Carmel, Indiana homeowner on September 21, 2026 — the final day of summer. A 12-Yard Cedar Mulch Installation in C

Overgrown areas don’t always need to be completely cleared. Sometimes, the best approach is to remove invasive and unwanted vegetation while preserving the trees and plants that add value to the property. That was the strategy behind a recent backyard cleanup project completed by Big Boy Services for a homeowner in northeast Indianapolis. The Problem: Honeysuckle and Vines Had Taken Over the Backyard Corner One corner of the backyard had become heavily overgrown with honeysuc

Overgrown brush, honeysuckle, vines, and tree limbs can quickly become a problem around commercial parking lots. Vegetation can extend over parking spaces, reduce visibility of signs, grow against buildings, and create an unmaintained appearance for tenants, customers, and visitors. Big Boy Services recently completed a commercial brush cutting and vegetation removal project in the Geist area involving a small commercial parking lot with considerable honeysuckle, vines, brush

How Big Boy Services opened up an overgrown pond edge — and why brush cutting is a smart winter project for HOAs and condo associations Overgrown brush along a pond can quickly make a community association property look neglected. Dense vegetation can close in common areas, obscure views, hide the natural shape of a pond edge, and create a general impression that property maintenance has fallen behind. That was the challenge on a recent project for a condo association in Fish

A fence can be an effective property boundary, but over time, unwanted vegetation can make it difficult to see, access, and maintain. That was the situation for a Fishers, Indiana homeowner who had a long run of backyard fence becoming increasingly overgrown with small trees, vines, honeysuckle, brush, and other unwanted vegetation. Big Boy Services was called in to clear the growth along the fence line and open the area back up.

One of the most common reasons homeowners remove landscape plants isn’t because they’re unhealthy—it’s because they’ve become too large for the space where they were planted. That’s exactly what we encountered during a recent project for a homeowner in Carmel. Landscape Removal: Blue Spruce Tree; Giant Arborvitae; Decorative Tree. A Blue Spruce That Had Outgrown Its Location The first removal involved a mature Blue Spruce planted near the corner of the home. Over the years, i

When most people think about tree removal, they assume the job is finished once the tree is on the ground. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case—especially with Bradford Pear trees. Recently, Big Boy Services removed a Bradford Pear tree for a self-managed condominium association in the Eagle Creek area. After safely removing the tree, we completed another important step before stump grinding: stump treatment. Why Bradford Pear Trees Are Different Bradford Pear trees are

Big Boy Services recently completed a two-weekend commercial landscape renovation project at The Julian Center, transforming four overgrown courtyard planter beds into clean, professionally landscaped spaces ready for future growth. Project Overview The courtyard had become overgrown with dense vegetation, making the landscape difficult to maintain and limiting its visual appeal. Our goal was to provide a fresh foundation that would support a renewed landscape design while im

Private Lines vs. Utility Lines: What Every Indiana Property Owner Should Know Before Digging: Whether you’re removing shrubs, grinding stumps, brush cutting that includes digging out stumps or root balls, installing landscaping, building a fence, or completing another outdoor project, understanding what’s underground can save thousands of dollars. Utility locators have marked this request clear for the following utilities: communications (orange), gas (yellow), and electric

A recently completed landscape renovation project in Fishers, Indiana, demonstrates how proper site preparation and finishing work can dramatically improve the appearance of a community property. Big Boy Services was hired to assist with the renovation of multiple landscape beds throughout a condominium association’s common areas. The project began with the removal of overgrown shrubs, ornamental trees, and outdated landscape materials that had reached the end of their useful

Large arborvitae can make excellent privacy screens around pools and backyards, but there comes a point when they simply outgrow their purpose. That’s exactly what happened during one of our recent projects in an upscale Carmel neighborhood, where a homeowner decided it was time to remove six mature arborvitae and make way for a completely new landscape design. Removing Six Mature Arborvitae Our crew safely removed all six trees, opening the backyard and dramatically changing

Big Boy Services recently completed a honeysuckle cutback project for a homeowner in Westfield, Indiana. The project began on June 17 but was temporarily paused when severe weather moved into the area. After conditions improved, our crew returned on July 2 to complete the remaining work. The homeowner’s fence had become heavily overgrown with invasive honeysuckle. Left unmanaged, honeysuckle can quickly overtake fences, spread into lawns, crowd out desirable landscaping, and

A self-managed HOA in Carmel recently contacted Big Boy Services to remove heavy honeysuckle overgrowth near a high-traffic neighborhood entrance. Over time, invasive honeysuckle had spread throughout the landscape bed and surrounding area, creating an unmaintained appearance and making ongoing maintenance difficult for the HOA. See the Honeysuckle Removal Project: Why Honeysuckle Becomes a Problem for HOAs Honeysuckle spreads aggressively and can quickly: Overtake landscaped

Massive Honeysuckle Removal and Stump Grinding Project Completed on Indianapolis North Side

Do ornamental Bradford Pear trees grow back after removal? Learn how to prevent regrowth in Hamilton County, Indiana and why proper stump treatment matters for invasive species control.

If you manage an HOA or condo association in Carmel, Westfield, or Fishers, Indiana, landscape decisions directly affect property value and curb appeal. Overgrown shrubs. Aging foundation plantings. Invasive species. Declining trees. Making the right call starts with accurate information. That’s why tools from Purdue University’s Forestry & Natural Resources Extension are valuable for community associations across Hamilton County. You can explore their forestry apps and plant

Spring landscaping season is one of the busiest times of the year for property managers and HOA boards. Waiting until spring to begin planning often leads to scheduling delays, resident disruption, and rushed decisions. Submit a request for a free shrub removal estimate. Winter provides an opportunity to get ahead. Spring Demand Creates Scheduling Challenges Once spring arrives: Contractor availability becomes limited Project timelines tighten Emergency requests take priority

When most homeowners think about landscaping, spring is usually the first season that comes to mind. But by the time spring arrives, many contractors are already booked out weeks — sometimes months — in advance. That’s why winter is actually one of the smartest times to take care of landscape prep like shrub removal, brush cutting, and ornamental tree removal. Shrubs marked for removal. Spring Fills Up Faster Than You Think As soon as warmer weather hits, everyone wants work

Winter has arrived in Central Indiana, and so have the best prices of the year. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to handle stump grinding, brush cutting, shrub removal, or small tree work, off-season pricing from Big Boy Services makes this the perfect time to schedule your project. Homeowners and HOAs throughout Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, and Hamilton County can now take advantage of discounted winter rates—helping you clean up your property, prepare for spri