Controlling Aquatic Weeds

Controlling Aquatic Weeds

Controlling aquatic leads isn’t only about appearance. Certainly, aquatic weeds distract from the beauty of any body of water, but they can also render the water feature unusable and adversely affect the biosphere. Yes, aquatic weeds can significantly impact the...
How to Control Soil Erosion  

How to Control Soil Erosion  

Knowing how to control soil erosion can be critical for your property. Soil erosion is not uncommon around a lake, ditch, or hillside and often requires erosion control, or it will get out of control. Erosion can take away from the appearance of your landscape, render...
6 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Yard After a Storm

6 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Yard After a Storm

Cleaning up your yard after a storm can be a chore. It’s the start of the summer storm season in Central Indiana. It’s not a question of if it will storm but when, how often, and how severe. No doubt there will be high winds and hail, and tornadoes are not uncommon....
Should Your Trees and Bushes Be Sprayed?

Should Your Trees and Bushes Be Sprayed?

Should your trees and bushes be sprayed? Good question. Many property owners, both residential and commercial, have never thought about having trees and bushes sprayed. I know until I did a little research, I didn’t. The exception might be people with fruit trees who...
Pre-Emergent Herbicide, What, When, and How

Pre-Emergent Herbicide, What, When, and How

Last week Brian from Berger Hargis applied pre-emergent herbicide to control crabgrass and broadleaf on my yard. I not only write for Berger Hargis, but I’m also a customer. I know Brian; however, he treated me like the customer I am. He explained what he was doing,...
When is a Tree a Danger?

When is a Tree a Danger?

When is a tree a danger? Unfortunately, too many dangerous trees aren’t recognized in central Indiana until they cause damage. In the last month, Indiana has experienced winds of 40 MPH and more. High winds, Ice accumulation, and storms cause compromised limbs...