Hobart is where Romes Property Maintenance started, and it's the ground we know better than anywhere else in Northwest Indiana. Our trucks roll through the 46342 every week — past Lake George and the historic downtown storefronts, out through Cressmoor, and across the newer subdivisions that ring Southlake Mall. We've leveled backyards near Robinson Lake, mulched beds a few blocks from Festival Park, and cleaned up jobsites within sight of the Hobart Art Theatre. When your neighbor mentions a landscaper who actually finishes the work and hauls off the mess, there's a good chance they're talking about Rome and the crew.
Being based here means we don't guess at your dirt. Hobart sits on heavy Lake County clay that compacts like a driveway, holds water long after a storm passes, and heaves through every freeze-thaw cycle our lake-effect winters throw at it. That single fact shapes how we grade, what we plant, and how deep we set a paver base. Locally owned and operated, fully insured, and free on every on-site estimate — that's how we've built our reputation one yard at a time.
Inside Hobart's neighborhoods and soil
Hobart's 46342 covers a lot of ground for one ZIP code. Down by Lake George the older lots sit close together under mature canopies with tight setbacks, while the streets fanning out toward Southlake Mall and the Cressmoor area hold newer builds on land that was farm field a generation ago. We work all of it — the downtown parcels near Festival Park and the Hobart Art Theatre, the family properties around Deep River County Park, and the subdivisions where the topsoil got scraped thin during construction. Knowing which part of town you're in tells us a lot before we ever step out of the truck: how the water is likely to move, how deep the good soil runs, and what the previous owner probably fought with. Under nearly all of it sits that dense Lake County clay, and every Hobart plan we draw up starts by respecting it.
Our Landscaping Services in Hobart
Because Hobart is home, we bring the full toolbox to every property here:
- Landscape design and installation built around your soil and slope
- Hardscaping and paver patios set on a base that survives clay heave
- Drainage and grading solutions for the standing water that plagues low lots
- Lawn care and mowing on a schedule that keeps The Region's summers in check
- Mulching and shrub removal to reset overgrown beds
- Fire pits and outdoor living spaces for the fall evenings we all wait for
- Pressure washing to finish a job clean
Deep local know-how, from redesigns to rebuilds
Over the years Hobart homeowners have called us for just about everything. We've taken a tired front yard down to bare ground and rebuilt it with clay-tough natives like wild bergamot, black-eyed Susan, and little bluestem. We've leveled uneven ground so a family could set a pool, torn out a long run of overgrown bushes, and rebuilt a fire pit that had crumbled after a few hard winters. When the heavy work wraps, we pressure-wash the driveway and sidewalks so the property looks better than the day we showed up. That mix of landscaping and hands-on property work is why folks keep our number.
Because we're around the corner rather than an hour away, we can watch a lawn through the season and adjust. Hobart clay responds well to fall aeration and the right turf — turf-type tall fescue takes our heat and cold better than most — and we build that kind of long-game thinking into every property we service.
Why Hobart homeowners choose Romes
Hobart is our home base, and that shows up in the small things. Homeowners here stick with us because:
- Rome Romero runs the crew himself — you get a locally owned and operated company, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.
- 8+ years working Northwest Indiana yards, most of them right here in the 46342.
- A 4.8-star rating across roughly 70 Google reviews from neighbors around The Region.
- Licensed and insured, with a free written estimate before any work starts.
- One crew for the whole property — landscaping, drainage, hardscape, and cleanup — so you're not juggling three contractors.
- A detail-focused finish — we haul off every scrap and pressure-wash what we worked near before we call it done.
Ready to work with your hometown crew?
You don't have to hunt for a landscaper who understands Hobart ground — you already found one. Whether it's a full redesign, a drainage headache, or a patio you've been picturing for years, Rome's crew is a short drive away. We also serve nearby Lake Station and Merrillville if a neighbor asks. Request your free on-site estimate through our contact page and let's walk your yard together.
Hobart landscaping FAQs
Why does my Hobart yard flood every time it rains?
It's almost always the clay. Instead of soaking rainfall in, compacted Lake County clay pushes it across the surface toward the lowest point in your yard. The fix is usually a mix of regrading and a French drain or dry creek bed to move water out — we diagnose it in person during your free estimate.
What grass actually survives a Hobart summer?
Turf-type tall fescue is our go-to for local clay. It roots deep, shrugs off July heat, and handles our zone 5b/6a winters. We often pair a fall overseeding with aeration so the seed reaches the soil instead of sitting on hardpan.
Do you handle both the landscaping and the cleanup?
Always. We haul off debris, level the ground back out, and pressure-wash any hard surfaces we worked near. A clean finish is part of the job, not an add-on.
How quickly can you get to a Hobart property?
Since we're based right here in Hobart, we're often on your street the same week you call — no hour-long drive in from another county. That closeness also lets us watch a lawn or a fresh install through the season and tune it as the yard settles instead of doing one visit and disappearing.