Valentine’s Day Roses

Valentine’s Day Roses

Valentine’s Day roses are a tradition. Giving someone roses on Valentine’s Day is a sign of love and affection. However, it’s more than a dozen red roses. Valentine’s Day roses are red roses on cards, logos of a dozen red roses, and one more...
What Comes First in Your Small Business?

What Comes First in Your Small Business?

So, what comes first in your small business? If you “get” this question, the answer is easy. It should come to your lips without hesitation, without having to stop and consider it. If you have to stop and think about what comes first in your small...
FAQ: Can Snow Damage my Lawn?

FAQ: Can Snow Damage my Lawn?

Can snow damage my lawn is a good question because the answer is yes and no. Yes, it can damage your lawn. However, there are steps you can take to prevent it.   Can Snow Damage my Lawn? Snow Mold Yes, there is such a thing as snow mold. It’s a fungus...
A Storm, a Dinner, and a Team

A Storm, a Dinner, and a Team

This blog post is about a storm, a dinner, a team, and a lot more. It’s about a commitment to excellence. It’s about caring for one another. And it’s about a way of living. Last Friday, I was privileged to attend an annual Berger Hargis dinner for managers. The...
Santa’s Parking Lot Snow Removal

Santa’s Parking Lot Snow Removal

So, Santa’s parking lot snow removal is a thing? Yes, Santa has a parking lot, and it does get snow-covered. It’s where the elves park their vehicles while working their shift in the toy shop. Last week Berger Hargis got a Zoom call from the offices of...
Leave it to Us

Leave it to Us

Leave it to us is about the leaves on trees that won’t last much longer. Even though it’s December, there are still leaves on trees. I’m looking out my front window at the Bradford Pear tree in the front yard. It’s still full of leaves, but there’s a wind advisory...
What Are You Thankful for?

What Are You Thankful for?

So, what are you thankful for? I asked a few friends and co-workers, “What does Thanksgiving mean to you? The answers listed below included mom’s food, family, friends, football, time off, and giving back. What Are You Thankful for? So thankful all my...
What is Veterans Day?

What is Veterans Day?

November 11, 2022, is Veterans Day. But what is “Veterans Day”? At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, in 1918, an armistice — a cessation of fire, went into effect, ending World War I. The war to end all wars officially ended seven months...
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

How to prepare your garden for winter starts with when. Central Indiana’s first frost is usually forecast for early to mid-October. The best time to prep your garden is late September to early October before the first freeze. Let’s start with your flower...