by Randy Clark | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Does winter lawn care matter? I’m sure many of you have been like me in the past and said or thought, “It’s winter, so lawn care doesn’t matter now!” Well, I was wrong, and if you think this well, you are too. Does Winter Lawn Care...
by Randy Clark | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
When to water your lawn after seeding can vary. We recently had our fall lawn aeration and overseeding. (If you don’t have this done, I highly recommend it.) When the work was completed, I asked the technician about watering. He not only explained what we needed to do...
by Randy Clark | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, as winter approached, I decided to bring a few of my potted plants inside. I chose a few healthy flowering annuals and some herbs. By and large, it was a success; however, I did learn a few things that I continue to use today. Bringing In Your Garden...
by Randy Clark | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
So, when should you mow in the fall? To begin with, not during a draught. I had planned to mow my lawn today. It’s been a couple of weeks since I mowed my yard. However, I saw on the local weather this morning that there’s no rain expected for a week....
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...
