by Randy Clark | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog
Lawn fungus not only looks bad in your lawn, but it also compromises the health of your grass. It usually thrives in warm, moist environments and can be spurred on by poor drainage, overwatering, or using too much fertilizer. “Morning is a great time to check...
by Randy Clark | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Did you know you can reduce landscape watering and still have a well-hydrated yard? I didn’t realize this until Desmond Corn, a Berger Hargis Sales Representative, talked about it. It’s accomplished by using moisture management products such as Hydretain,...
by Randy Clark | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog
Yes, summer is here, and so are the mosquitoes. My backyard ends in a wooded area that borders a creek. So, we have mosquitoes. In the past, we focused on eliminating standing water, using natural repellents, and maintaining a clean and tidy yard. Do You Know...
by Randy Clark | May 9, 2025 | Blog
Yes, it’s Tick season. Tick season in Indiana runs from late May to August but can start earlier, depending on the weather. Trees surround our backyard, and woods are directly behind our fence. My wife is convinced that ticks will wait for her in the trees...
by Randy Clark | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yes, lawn edging is more than looks; much more. In my backyard, I have 33 eight-foot sections of privacy fence. 24 years ago, when we moved in, I created flower beds in front of each section, which were four by eight feet. I soon learned that mulch alone wasn’t enough...
by Randy Clark | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
It may be more important than you realize to reduce rodent population on your property. Why is that? To begin with, rodents spread disease. “Hantaviruses can infect and cause serious disease in people worldwide. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like...
by Randy Clark | Mar 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
How can you know that Spring has come to Central Indiana? One way is your calendar. Last Thursday was the first day of Spring. I know because it’s clearly marked on my calendar. Looking outside gave me no clue because there were snow flurries, but that’s...
by Randy Clark | Mar 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
March is not too early for Spring gardening tips. Central Indiana should see the year’s highest temperatures at 70 degrees or above this week. So, yes, Spring is in the air! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready. I’m ready to plant my flower...
by Randy Clark | Feb 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Planning your garden is critical. As I write this, I’m looking out the window of my home office at a sunlit blue sky. Most of the snow in my yard has melted. It’s supposed to hit a high temperature of 43 degrees today. Yes, Spring is near. So, it’s...
by Randy Clark | Feb 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spring gardening is exciting, but many beginners and experienced gardeners make mistakes that impact plant health and growth in their gardens, whether it’s flowers, vegetables, or both. Here are 10 spring gardening mistakes to avoid. 10 Spring Gardening Mistakes...
