Farmstead with an evergreen windbreak against open fields near Markle, Indiana

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Landscaping & Tree Service in Markle

Markle sits about 30 minutes south of Fort Wayne where I-69 meets US-24. That easy interstate access makes it a quick trip for routine service and storm response alike.

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Markle straddles the Huntington and Wells county line right where I-69 crosses US-24, a small town surrounded by the wide-open farmland of east-central Indiana. All About Tree & Turf Services is a family-owned Fort Wayne company, and Markle's rural character means the tree and lawn work here has a distinctly agricultural flavor — windbreaks, field-edge trees, and properties exposed to weather that comes straight across the fields.

Darick Van founded the business in 2025, and towns like Markle remind us that not everything is a subdivision. Out here it is farmsteads, rural homes, and the practical trees that shelter them — and that calls for a crew comfortable working in the open country as well as in town.

Local Conditions We Plan For in Markle

Windbreaks define the risk profile in Markle. The rows of trees that farmers planted to shelter homes and barns from the relentless wind across the flat fields are, in many cases, now old and failing — dying evergreens, wind-thrown hardwoods, and gaps opening up where the shelter used to be. We remove the dead and dying rows, prune what can be saved, and help owners replant windbreaks that will do the job for the next generation.

The open exposure also means Markle properties take the full force of storms and winter wind. Trees that would be sheltered in town stand alone against the gusts here, so wind-thrown and broken trees are common. And when snow blows across open fields it drifts hard over rural drives, which makes reliable plowing a genuine need out here — a two-inch snowfall can pile a foot deep across a country lane once the wind gets hold of it. We build our Markle winter routes with that drifting in mind, not just the forecast total.

Why Markle Neighbors Call Us

Markle's little downtown, the Markle Fish and Game area, and the I-69/US-24 interchange that put the town on the map are its landmarks. Our work, though, is mostly out on the surrounding farmsteads and rural lots, where windbreaks meet open sky.

A representative Markle job: a farm family had an aging spruce windbreak on the north side of their house, half of it dead from age and drought and no longer blocking the winter wind. We removed the failed trees, cleaned up the row, and laid out a replanting plan with hardier species — then added their long rural driveway to our winter plowing route.

A Deeper Look at Markle's Farm Country

Markle straddles the Huntington and Wells county line right where I-69 crosses US-24, a small town ringed by the wide-open farmland of east-central Indiana, with Rock Creek and the Wabash bottoms cutting through the lower ground nearby. Out here the tree work has an agricultural flavor. Windbreaks define it — the rows farmers planted to shelter homes and barns from the relentless wind across the flat fields are, in a lot of cases, now old and failing, with dying evergreens and wind-thrown hardwoods opening gaps where the shelter used to be. A farm family had us take out the dead half of an aging spruce row on the north side of the house, clean up the row, and lay out a replanting plan with hardier species before the winter wind found the gap.

Exposure runs the calendar. Markle properties take the full force of storms that would be softened in town, so wind-thrown and broken trees are common and storm cleanup is recurring, not rare. In winter, snow blowing across open fields drifts hard over the long country drives — a two-inch snowfall can pile a foot deep across a rural lane once the wind gets hold of it — so we build our plow routes around the drifting, not just the forecast total. Mowing on the open, sunny lots runs April through October, with feeding timed for ground that dries out fast. Markle is about 30 minutes south off I-69, quick for routine work and storm response. We are fully insured for farm work — call (323) 606-0255.

Markle Fish and Game AreaI-69/US-24 interchange

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Our Services in Markle

In Markle we handle windbreak removal and replanting, tree work on exposed rural lots, storm cleanup after high wind, lawn care, and snow plowing for long country drives.

Tree RemovalSafe, insured removal of dead, hazardous, and unwanted trees — plus stump grinding.Storm Damage Tree CleanupFast, thorough cleanup of downed trees, broken limbs, and debris after a storm — with claim documentation.Snow Removal & Ice ManagementReliable plowing and de-icing for driveways, lots, and walks all winter — seasonal contracts available.Landscape Design & InstallationCustom-designed beds, plantings, mulch, and edges — designed and installed by one crew.

Markle Service FAQs

Can you replant a failing farm windbreak?

Yes. We remove the dead and dying trees in an old windbreak and lay out a replanting plan with hardy species suited to Markle's open, windy conditions. A good windbreak protects the home and cuts heating costs, so it is worth doing right.

Do you plow long rural driveways?

We do. Country drives around Markle drift badly when snow blows across the open fields, so we set up seasonal plowing so you are not stranded. We build the route in advance rather than scrambling storm by storm.

Are you insured for tree work on farm property?

Fully insured, yes — including removals near barns, outbuildings, and equipment. Ask for a certificate and we will provide it before scheduling any work on your Markle farmstead.

When is the best time to plant a new windbreak in Markle?

Fall and early spring are ideal — cooler, wetter conditions help young trees root before the summer heat and the hard Markle wind test them. We remove the old failing row, prep the ground, and plant hardy species spaced to shelter the home and barn for the long haul. Plan it a season ahead and the windbreak establishes far better.

Nearby Areas We Serve

Huntington Roanoke Ossian Bluffton Fort Wayne

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