The Art of Tree Installation

The Art of Tree Installation

The art of tree installation is more than knowing how to plant a tree. It’s about understanding the science of tree installation and using that knowledge to create a piece of natural art. The Art of Tree Installation More than twenty years ago, I planted five...
The Importance of Seasonal Flower Care

The Importance of Seasonal Flower Care

How important is seasonal flower care? Here in Central Indiana, from May through September, staying on top of your flower beds is essential. Most beds should be visited two to three times each week during this flowering season. So, why so often? The answer is that...
Should You Use Mulch or Decorative Stone?

Should You Use Mulch or Decorative Stone?

So, should you use mulch or decorative stone in your landscape? The answer depends on your needs. But often, the best answer is both. When it comes to landscaping, whether commercial or residential, the choice of materials can make a huge difference. Not only in...
Enhancing Your Landscape with Ornamental Grasses

Enhancing Your Landscape with Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental Grasses can do many things for your landscape. When we moved into our home in September 2021, I almost didn’t notice the large green utility box in the front of our yard next to the drive. I didn’t see it because it was almost completely hidden...
What’s the Best Landscaping Grass? 

What’s the Best Landscaping Grass? 

So, what’s the best landscaping grass? The answer is it depends. There are many factors including climate, soil, and usage. Landscaping grass plays a crucial role in enhancing the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces. With so many varieties available, choosing...
Keys to Selecting and Planting Spring Flowers

Keys to Selecting and Planting Spring Flowers

Selecting and planting spring flowers can be a fun and rewarding experience. It can transform your garden into a vibrant display of colors and fragrances. However, to do it right means more than planting a few flowers. The process involves choosing the right flowers...
What is Perimeter Insect Control?

What is Perimeter Insect Control?

What is perimeter pest insect control? Last week, I found a small brown ant in my bathroom sink. It was late January in Indiana. It’s cold. I can understand the ants wanting inside where it’s warm, but I don’t like sharing my sink with insects, do...
How to Manage Pythium Blight

How to Manage Pythium Blight

How to manage Pythium Blight begins with knowing what Pythium blight is. It’s a destructive turfgrass disease caused by various species of the Pythium genus. It primarily affects cool-season grasses, such as bentgrass, fescue, and ryegrass, but can also impact...
Landscape Design Makes A Difference

Landscape Design Makes A Difference

As I look out my window at the snow-covered lawn there’s not much to see of my landscape design. Besides, it’s below zero with a wind chill in the minus 20s. So, I’m not spending much time outdoors. However, spring is right around the corner and whether it’s...
What Is Tree Surgery?

What Is Tree Surgery?

So, what is tree surgery? The answer is many procedures. It can be as simple as pruning or as complicated as properly guying a tree. I walk at least 30 minutes 5 days a week. I like to walk in local parks, but I’ll walk in my neighborhood if I’m running...