by Randy Clark | Feb 3, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Randy Clark | Jan 28, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Randy Clark | Jan 22, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Randy Clark | Jan 6, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Randy Clark | Dec 26, 2023 | Blog
Most of us have made New Year’s resolutions only to abandon them after the mood was gone. I once had an employment candidate tell me, “Character is the will to follow through on a good resolve after the mood wore off.” Good point. I’m not...
by Randy Clark | Dec 9, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
So, what is tree cabling? Sometimes, even healthy trees have structural problems that can endanger them and make them unsafe. Installing support cables can eliminate the need to cut down these trees by strengthening and supporting the affected areas. What is Tree...
by Randy Clark | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Who is going to snowplow your parking lot? It might be more challenging an answer than you think. Or it could be. Let me explain. Many years ago, I worked for a mid-size business that employed more than 100 people. Their office building had a front parking lot with...
by Randy Clark | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog
Clearing snow from a large driveway can be challenging, but with the right approach, it can be made easier. Here are some tips to help you effectively clear snow from a large driveway. Tips for Clearing Snow from a Large Driveway Start as Soon as Possible It’s...
by Randy Clark | Oct 29, 2023 | Blog
Knowing how and when to plant bulbs can be a huge payoff in the Spring, with a colorful display of flowers seeming to appear magically. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to plant bulbs in the fall. How and When to Plant Bulbs Choose the Right Bulbs The...
by Randy Clark | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
What can you do with the leaves has been an ongoing question at my home. Our backyard is at the bottom of a tree-covered 50-foot hill. You can guess where most of the leaves fall. They land in my backyard. So, what do I do with all those leaves? I’ve mowed,...
