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...
by Randy Clark | Jan 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
But wait, there’s more. More what you ask. More snow. Yes, central Indiana has had significant snow this winter, 2024/2025, but we’re not done. According to the National Weather Service, our average annual snowfall in Central Indiana is 25.5 inches. But...
by Randy Clark | Jan 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
So, can salt damage your lawn? While I was spreading salt on my walkway a neighbor asked if there could be lawn damage from the salt. I told her yes, but it was unlikely because grass damaged by salt usually comes back as the snow melts and spring rain washes away the...
by Randy Clark | Dec 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many of us have made New Year’s resolution mistakes. We set New Year’s resolutions only to abandon them once the initial excitement is past. This is so prevalent that the second Friday in January has become Quitter’s Day, when many people give up on...
by Randy Clark | Dec 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yes, ’tis the season of giving back. Christmas isn’t only about giving and receiving gifts; it’s also about doing good in the world. Giving back is part of the culture at Berger Hargis. It’s in our backbone. For 30 years, we’ve offered...
