by Anthony Hilb | Oct 19, 2020 | DIY, Lawn Care
What is lawn plug aeration? If you’re just getting into DIY lawn care, you’ve likely heard the phrase “plug aeration” thrown around. It sounds pretty complicated, but like many things in lawn care, it can be explained in fairly simple terms. The problem —...
by Anthony Hilb | Aug 19, 2026 | Lawn Care
Not every tree that looks good in a yard belongs there. Some species spread aggressively, crowd out native trees, and throw off the balance of the ecosystems around them, and Indiana has a growing list of trees it takes seriously enough to regulate.Here’s...
by Anthony Hilb | Aug 19, 2026 | Tree Service
Once a tree comes down, you’re left staring at a stump. It’s not going anywhere on its own, and most homeowners want it gone one way or another. The question is how. Both stump grinding and stump removal get rid of the eyesore, but they’re different...
by Anthony Hilb | Aug 19, 2026 | Tree Service
If a branch has been bothering you all summer, it’s tempting to grab the loppers and deal with it today. But in Indiana, timing your tree trimming right can be the difference between a tree that bounces back strong and one that struggles for a season or two.For...
by Anthony Hilb | Aug 19, 2026 | Tree Service
A dead tree rarely looks like an emergency. No leaves, no upkeep, easy to ignore until next year. But dead trees create real problems the longer they’re left standing.Here are the risks worth knowing about, and why waiting on removal usually costs more than it...
by Anthony Hilb | Jul 16, 2026 | Tree Service
If you’ve got a tree you’re ready to take down, your first question might be “do I need a permit for this?” Good news: for most homeowners, the answer is no. But a few situations call for one, and knowing which applies to you can save you a...
by Anthony Hilb | Jul 16, 2026 | Tree Service
If you’ve got a tree that needs to come down in South Central Indiana – from Bloomington and Bedford, to Greenwood and beyond, you probably want a ballpark figure before calling a service. Most tree removals in our area run $425 to $8,500 per tree, with...
by Anthony Hilb | Jun 16, 2025 | Landscaping
Many Bloomington homeowners reach a point where weekend yard work no longer delivers results. Persistent weeds, standing water, and thinning grass often indicate deeper issues that basic maintenance can’t solve. Local conditions—like heavy clay soil and...
by Anthony Hilb | May 16, 2025 | Lawn Care
Karen Reid-Renner is a busy professional living on the east side of Bloomington. She used to spend her weekends mowing, watering, and re-seeding her yard—doing everything the DIY blogs said to do. But her grass still looked lifeless and patchy, and weeds kept creeping...
by Anthony Hilb | Apr 25, 2025 | Landscaping, Lawn Care
Let’s face it—pine trees are like that one neighbour who throws amazing parties but leaves a mess for everyone else to deal with. Sure, they’re tall, green, and majestic all year round. But come fall? Your yard becomes a crunchy, pokey mess of pine needles that seem...
by Anthony Hilb | Apr 24, 2025 | Landscaping, Lawn Care
You know it’s spring in Bloomington when your lawn looks like it lost a fight with a leaf blower, two raccoons, and a wind tunnel. Between late snow melt, strong gusts, and leftover debris from winter, your yard probably isn’t quite picnic-ready. But here’s the good...
