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2026 Lawn Care Solutions | Why Experience Matters & What We Learned in 2025

In the first Perma-Green podcast of 2026, Jim Jano and Steve Daly reflect on new beginnings, family growth, and what decades of real-world experience mean for Northwest Indiana lawn care.

The Perma-Green story began in 1974, and today it remains a true multi-generational family business. This off-season brought a special milestone as technician Cyd Daly was married, highlighting the strong family culture that continues to shape the company. From founder Butch Shiplov’s original vision to long-time team members like Joy and Jason, experience and loyalty remain at the core of Perma-Green’s success.

But this episode goes deeper than celebration.

Steve and Jim discuss the real turf challenges that 2025 brought to Northwest Indiana — humidity swings, disease pressure, temperature fluctuations, and soil variability across Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties. They explain why certified turf training combined with decades of hands-on local experience produces better outcomes than one-size-fits-all lawn programs.

In Northwest Indiana, clay-heavy soils, sandy shoreline conditions, and unpredictable weather demand more than textbook knowledge. They require judgment built over time.

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Learn more about the Perma-Green team and their history:
https://perma-green.com/about/

Explore professional lawn care services:
https://perma-green.com/services/

View lawn fertilization plans:
https://perma-green.com/lawn-fertilization-plans/

Need help choosing the right program? Start here:
https://perma-green.com/weed-and-feed-guide-to-selecting-the-right-plan/

As we step into 2026, this episode reinforces one simple truth: experience matters in Northwest Indiana lawn care — and it always will.

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