Entries by Dan Weingart

Grading Your Lawn and Landscape 101

Whether you want to install an envy-inducing patio to host backyard gatherings, build a she-or he shed, or plant a garden that will keep you, your family, your friends, your neighbors, and complete strangers in zucchini, the first step is preparing your property for the project. You want to create a blank canvas that allows you to accomplish your landscaping and hardscaping goals.

Spring trimming and pruning

With the arrival of spring comes warmer weather which leads to the reawakening of the trees, plants and shrubs in our yards. And with that comes the question of what to prune, what not to prune and when to prune. Purdue Extension Services calls pruning “one of the best, worst maintenance practices” performed on trees and shrubs.