How and When to Plant Bulbs

How and When to Plant Bulbs

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...
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Control Dandelions

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Control Dandelions

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...
Should Your Lawn Be Soil Tested?

Should Your Lawn Be Soil Tested?

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...
How Important is Dethatching Your Lawn?

How Important is Dethatching Your Lawn?

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...
What is Grass Rust, and How Can it Be Controlled?

What is Grass Rust, and How Can it Be Controlled?

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...
What Are the Benefits of Planting Trees?

What Are the Benefits of Planting Trees?

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...