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Why Hand and Corrective Pruning Beats Mechanical Trimming Every Time

Posted on June 11th, 2025 by John Foegley

When it comes to keeping shrubs and trees looking sharp and healthy, there’s a big difference between hand pruning and mechanical trimming. While hedge clippers might be faster, they rarely do your plants any long-term favors. At first glance, those neatly sculpted box shapes might look clean and uniform, but underneath? Things often aren’t so […]

10 reasons to Hire Foegley Landscape Professionals

Posted on May 13th, 2025 by John Foegley

Top 10 Reasons to Hire the Landscape Professionals At Foegley Landscape to Design and Install Your Landscape Transforming your outdoor space into something beautiful, functional, and enduring takes more than a trip to the garden center and a free weekend. Whether you’re dreaming of a stunning front yard, a relaxing backyard oasis, or a property […]

Why Bark Mulch Matters: The Spring Refresh Your Landscape Needs

Posted on April 29th, 2025 by John Foegley

Each spring, as the ground thaws and the world begins to green again, it’s the perfect time to refresh your landscape planting beds—and one of the best ways to do that is by installing a fresh layer of bark mulch. While it may seem like a simple finishing touch, mulch plays a crucial role in […]

The Spiritual Health Benefits of Landscaping: Cultivating Inner Peace Through Nature

Posted on October 12th, 2024 by John Foegley

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, many people are seeking ways to reconnect with something deeper—a sense of purpose, meaning, and peace. One way to cultivate spiritual health is through nature, and landscaping provides a tangible way to create and nurture this connection. Whether you’re designing your own garden or enjoying public green spaces, landscaping can […]

Preparing your Landscape for winter

Posted on October 7th, 2024 by John Foegley

Here’s a 9-point checklist for preparing your landscape for winter  1. **Clean Up Debris**    – Remove fallen leaves, branches, and other debris from lawns, flower beds, and pathways to prevent mold and pests over winter.  2. **Trim Trees and Shrubs**    – Prune dead or damaged branches to protect plants from winter winds and […]

Rain Gardens – Sustainability Benefits

Posted on September 21st, 2024 by John Foegley

In a world where every choice counts, embracing sustainable landscaping practices not only enhances the beauty of your outdoor space but also protects our precious environment. Rain gardens naturally filter stormwater but did you know they have many other benefits? Benefits of Rain Gardens Stormwater Management Rain gardens effectively capture and filter stormwater runoff, reducing […]

Late Summer Drought Plant Care Tips

Posted on September 12th, 2024 by John Foegley

09/12/2024: We are experiencing a drought here in the Michiana area and our chances for rain are slim over the next week or 10 days . Your plants may be feeling the stress so here are a couple of assumptions to avoid. Don’t assume that your automatic irrigation system does not need adjusted. Supplemental water provided […]

Foegley Plaza – Green Facts

Posted on October 25th, 2019 by John Foegley

In addition to being a beautiful outdoor performance and entertainment space, Foegley Plaza is a permeable brick structure which catches precipitation and surface runoff, storing it in an underground reservoir while slowly allowing it to infiltrate into the soil below.  It is probably the greenest structure on the civic theater grounds and makes the Civic […]

FOEGLEY PLAZA

Posted on October 17th, 2019 by John Foegley

Over the next several weeks we will be posting a series of videos which document the construction of Foegley Plaza At the South Bend Civic Theater. It seems fitting that we played a major role in Sponsoring, developing and constructing this facility during our 60th year in business. The Plaza represents a continuation of Foegley […]

TRINITY OUTDOOR FELLOWSHIP

Posted on October 2nd, 2019 by John Foegley

The spring we completed a patio and landscape for Trinity Evangelical Free Church in South Bend Indiana. If your organization is in need of a similar space or gathering place, please give us a call or drop us an email by clicking here. Trinity produced a very nice video showing the patio and explaining its […]