After a challenging 2025 season across Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, the Perma-Green Lawn Maintenance Podcast is back for 2026. In our first episode of the year, Steve Daly and Jim Jano reflect on what last season taught us and why experience continues to matter in Northwest Indiana lawn care.
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2026 Lawn Care Solutions in Northwest Indiana | What 2025 Taught Us & Why Experience Wins
2025 was a Challenging Year for Lawn Care Experts
As we begin a new season, it’s important to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what lessons carry forward. In this 2026 kickoff episode, Jim and Steve break down the real turf challenges that shaped 2025 and how those lessons influence lawn care strategy moving forward.
A Growing Family Since 1974
Perma-Green was established in 1974 and remains a multi-generational family business rooted in Northwest Indiana. This offseason marked a special milestone as technician Cyd Daly was married, highlighting the strong family culture that continues to define the company.
From founder Butch Shiplov’s original vision to long-time team members like Joy and Jason, loyalty, experience, and local knowledge remain the foundation of Perma-Green’s success.
Learn more about the Perma-Green team and history:
https://perma-green.com/about/
What 2025 Taught Us About Northwest Indiana Lawns
The 2025 season brought real challenges to lawns across the region:
• Extended humidity swings
• Increased disease pressure
• Temperature fluctuations
• Clay-heavy compaction issues inland
• Sandy shoreline nutrient leaching near Lake Michigan
These conditions require more than textbook solutions. They demand local judgment built over decades of hands-on experience.
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Why Experience Matters More Than Ever
Northwest Indiana is not one uniform soil type. Clay-heavy lawns in Lake County behave differently from sandy properties near Michigan City. Fertilization timing, aeration strategy, and moisture management all depend on understanding local conditions.
Certified turf training matters. But applying that knowledge year after year in the same regional climate is what produces lasting results.
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https://perma-green.com/weed-and-feed-guide-to-selecting-the-right-plan/
Listen to the Full 2026 Kickoff Episode | The Perma-Green Lawn Care Podcast Returns for 2026
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🎙️ 2026 Lawn Care Solutions | Why Experience Matters & What We Learned in 2025
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2220919/episodes/18783558
Plan Your Lawn Care for 2026
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As 2026 begins, one lesson from 2025 stands clear: in Northwest Indiana lawn care, experience wins.