About Us

Gary Crum founded Lawn Tamer LLC in 1988 while studying Turfgrass Management at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Agronomy in 1989.  

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Gary specializes in soil fertility.  He has years of experience helping thousands of homeowners and commercial properties with proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment programs.

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Our approach is to build fertile soils and a healthy root system to ensure that the turf grass plants will thrive in all environments.

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Gary Crum

Owner/President

Background:  Gary grew up on his family farm and has experience in livestock and row crop management.

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Experience:  33 years in the Green Industry

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Endorsements:  B.S. in Agronomy from Purdue University, State Certified Supervisor license in categories: 3B-Turfgrass, 3A-Tree & Shrub, 6-Right of way/Open drains, 7A-Structural Pest Control

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Strengths:  Customer Service, Diagnosing Pest problems, Purchasing Agent, Estimates/Sales

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Awards/Honors:  MRTF Board of Directors 2007-2013, Frankfort Building Trades Board of Directors, 2018 MRTF Award of Achievement

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Tom Cole

Production Manager/Supervisor

Background:  Tom grew up on the family farm and worked in his family's greenhouse business.  He also has experience with landscape design and installation.

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Experience:  36 years in the Green Industry

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Endorsements:  B.S. from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, State Certified Supervisor license in category 3B Turf Care

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Strengths:  Production Manager/Supervisor, Vegetation Management, Weed and brush control on open drains and non-crop areas, Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting turf pests

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Brent Eaton

Senior Lawn Technician/Vegetation Control Expert

Background:  Brent grew up on the family farm and has experience with landscape design and installation.

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Experience:  28 years in the Green Industry

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Endorsements:  Studied Landscape Management at Vincennes University, State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care

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Strengths:  Vegetation Management, Weed/brush control on open drains and non-crops areas, Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting turf pests, Landscape design and installation, Shop mechanic, Ride-on specialist

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Kyle Hodges

Senior Lawn Technician

Background:  Kyle has been involved in golf course management and lawn care.

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Experience:  16 years in the Green Industry

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Endorsements:  Graduated from Boone County Law Enforcement Academy, State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care

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Strengths:  Lawn Technician, GPS Specialist, IT Technician

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Randy Hill

Senior Lawn Technician/Tree & Shrub/Pest Control Expert

Background:  Randy grew up around agricultural farming and has experience with landscape installation with emphasis on warm and cool season grasses.

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Experience:  39 years in the Green Industry

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Endorsements:  State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care, 3A Tree and Shrub

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Strengths:  Tree and Shrub pest diagnosis, Perimeter pest control specialist

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Brock Neff

Senior Lawn Technician/Tree & Shrub Expert

Background:  Brock grew up with an interest in horticulture, golf course management, and soil science.

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Experience:  4 years in the Green Industry

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Endorsements:  B.S. in Turf and Landscape Management from Purdue University, State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care, 3A Tree and Shrub, 7A Structural Pest Control

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Strengths:  Pest diagnosis in lawns, trees and shrubs, Landscape design and installation, Computer and IT Technician

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Awards/Honors:  9th place in 2018 GCSAA Turf Bowl, 2018 MRTF Dan Weisenberger Scholarship

Contact

1313 N County Road 250 E

Frankfort, IN 46041

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Tel: (765) 654-7087

Fax: â€‹(765) 654-7275

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