by Randy Clark | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
So, should you mulch in the winter? In many cases, the answer is yes. We mulch throughout most of the year for several reasons. For example, we use mulch to control erosion, prevent weeds, and make it look good. However, winter mulching can often be for other reasons,...
by Randy Clark | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dormant grass seeding is simply sowing grass seeds in late fall or winter. It’s when soil temperatures are too low for germination. The dormant seeds sit until spring. Thus using the freeze-thaw cycle and winter water to establish themselves earlier than...
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...
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...
