by Randy Clark | Oct 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
How important is snow shoveling safety in Central Indiana? Since 2010, Indianapolis has averaged more than 25 inches of snow per year, Snowfall totals Indianapolis. That’s a significant amount of snow to shovel from drives and walkways. It might not be as much as...
by Randy Clark | Oct 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are many health and wellness benefits of hiking. You can wipe hours of stress away with 30 minutes of hiking. An hour in the woods renews and invigorates me. Two hours on my favorite trail, up and down hills, around two lakes, and dodging tree roots leaves me...
by Randy Clark | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
These 5 fall lawn care essentials for a beautiful spring lawn are critical. Fall in Central Indiana is a beautiful time of year. Warm days in the high 60s and low 70s with cool nights perfect for a peaceful sleep. The leaves turn brilliant reds, yellows, and shades of...
by Randy Clark | Sep 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
I wish I’d known what a French drain was 20 years ago. My wife and I bought our current home in 2001. One of the things that attracted us to the house was the backyard. Our backyard sits at the bottom of a wooded hill. It was autumn when we first saw the home;...
by Randy Clark | Aug 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago, I was with Chris Hargis on the west side of Indy near Plainfield, IN, when Chris pointed out poisonous hemlock growing on the side of the road. I’d heard of hemlock (wasn’t that the poison tea Socrates drank?) However, I had no idea...
by Randy Clark | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Would you like to know how to be the best small business leader you can be? It’s not complicated, but it does take hard work, commitment, and dedication. All traits I’ve found at Berger Hargis. I’ve had the privilege of working with the leadership team at Berger...
by Randy Clark | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
How to create a rain garden isn’t as difficult as you might think. Because if you follow this simple 4-step plan, you’ll have a rain garden to be proud of. How to Create a Rain Garden 1. Why a Rain Garden? Do you have an area in your yard that collects...
by Randy Clark | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Gardening and your health go hand in hand. I began gardening years ago because I wanted fresh vegetables and cut flowers. The flower gardening progressed to landscaping, and eventually, I learned to can vegetables. Hot peppers are my specialty. The health benefits of...
by Randy Clark | Jul 5, 2021 | Blog
How Susceptible Are You to Skin Cancer? So, how susceptible are you to skin cancer? In central Indiana, the summers can be blazing hot. Our crews take multiple precautions to avoid extreme exposure to the sun. But are you prepared for the heat? Covering your skin,...
by Randy Clark | Jun 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
How summer heat affects your lawn is complex. However, there are many simple solutions to maintaining your lawn during the summer. Mowing Understanding how summer heat affects your lawn begins with knowing mowing best practices. When and how you mow will have a...
