by Randy Clark | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
So, should you mulch in the winter? In many cases, the answer is yes. We mulch throughout most of the year for several reasons. For example, we use mulch to control erosion, prevent weeds, and make it look good. However, winter mulching can often be for other reasons,...
by Randy Clark | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dormant grass seeding is simply sowing grass seeds in late fall or winter. It’s when soil temperatures are too low for germination. The dormant seeds sit until spring. Thus using the freeze-thaw cycle and winter water to establish themselves earlier than...
by Randy Clark | Jan 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, you need to water conifers in winter, especially when it’s dry, because they lose moisture through their needles but can’t absorb water from frozen ground. So, this topic came up while chatting with Desmond Corn, a Berger Hargis consultant and...
by Randy Clark | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
We wish you happy holidays and Merry Christmas! Here at Berger Hargis, we believe that who someone is, what their character is made of, is more important than where they were born. We celebrate with you whatever your holiday observation is. We also believe that...
by Randy Clark | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
I wondered aloud, “How does extreme cold affect grass?” I was looking out my front window. It was 24°F and snowing. The next day’s forecast was a high of 9°F and a low of -2°F. How Does Extreme Cold Affect Grass? Grass enters a state of dormancy to survive...
by Randy Clark | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
So, should you walk on frozen grass? Whether it’s frost or snow covered the answer is no. Avoid walking on frozen or frosted grass. When the water inside the blades freezes, it expands and makes them brittle. Stepping on the grass can break the cell walls, leave...
