by Randy Clark | Jan 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, you need to water conifers in winter, especially when it’s dry, because they lose moisture through their needles but can’t absorb water from frozen ground. So, this topic came up while chatting with Desmond Corn, a Berger Hargis consultant and...
by Randy Clark | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
We wish you happy holidays and Merry Christmas! Here at Berger Hargis, we believe that who someone is, what their character is made of, is more important than where they were born. We celebrate with you whatever your holiday observation is. We also believe that...
by Randy Clark | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
I wondered aloud, “How does extreme cold affect grass?” I was looking out my front window. It was 24°F and snowing. The next day’s forecast was a high of 9°F and a low of -2°F. How Does Extreme Cold Affect Grass? Grass enters a state of dormancy to survive...
by Randy Clark | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
So, should you walk on frozen grass? Whether it’s frost or snow covered the answer is no. Avoid walking on frozen or frosted grass. When the water inside the blades freezes, it expands and makes them brittle. Stepping on the grass can break the cell walls, leave...
by Randy Clark | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
I mowed my grass for the last time this year a couple of weeks ago. Actually, it was more like I mulched leaves with my mulching blade. Either way, it was the last time for the year. So, that means it’s time to push the old lawnmower into the shed and forget...
