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,...
by Randy Clark | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog
Fall is the best time to control dandelions. I learned this the hard way. You see, dandelions like my yard. Nothing really worked until the experts at Berger Hargis told me about using herbicides for dandelions in the fall. Wait what? In the fall? Aren’t...
by Randy Clark | Sep 16, 2023 | Blog
So, should your lawn be soil tested? The soil’s composition and nutrient levels affect your lawn’s health and beauty. Soil testing analyses the pH level, nutrient deficiencies, and other factors that can affect the health and growth of your grass. If...
by Randy Clark | Sep 3, 2023 | Blog
How important is dethatching your lawn? Dethatching a yard can mean the difference between a healthy growing lawn and a yard with bare spots and brown areas that’s filled with pests and disease. The answer is that dethatching is essential. However, it’s a lawncare...
by Randy Clark | Aug 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bush hogging is a popular method for clearing land and cutting tall vegetation. It involves using a heavy-duty rotary mower called a bush hog to cut through thick brush, tall grass, and other vegetation types. Fundamentals of Brush Hogging Commonly referred to...
by Randy Clark | Aug 6, 2023 | Blog
What is grass rust? Grass rust is a fungal disease affecting various grasses, including Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue. It appears as yellow, orange, or brown powdery spores on the grass blades and can be unsightly and damaging to the health...
by Randy Clark | Jul 29, 2023 | Blog
Sometimes planting trees means replacing trees. Spring and summer have brought heavy storms to Central Indiana. Unfortunately, the storms have toppled and damaged countless trees. Replacing lost trees isn’t the only reason to plant new trees, but it’s an important...
by Randy Clark | Jul 15, 2023 | Blog
So, what is deep root fertilization? It’s pumping water and specialized fertilizer below the surface around a plant’s root zone. Did you know regular fertilization of trees and shrubs is essential to overall plant health? Proper fertilization can minimize...
by Randy Clark | Jul 1, 2023 | Blog
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...