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

Serving Markle

Landscaping & Tree Service in Markle

Markle sits about 30 minutes south of Fort Wayne where I-69 meets US-224. 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-224, 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.

Old spruce windbreaks around Markle farmsteads often need dead sections taken out before a new row can be planted.

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 typical Markle request involves an aging spruce windbreak on the north side of a farmhouse, half of it dead from age and drought and no longer stopping the winter wind. The work usually means taking out the failed trees, cleaning up the row, and laying out a replanting plan with hardier species. Owners with long rural driveways often add seasonal plowing at the same time, since drifting off the open fields is the other big winter problem out here.

A Deeper Look at Markle's Farm Country

Markle straddles the Huntington and Wells county line right where I-69 crosses US-224, 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. On Markle-area farms, a typical job is removing the dead half of an aging spruce row on the north side of the house, cleaning up the row, and laying out a replanting plan with hardier species before the winter wind finds 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-224 interchange

Common Projects in Markle

Replacing a Failing Spruce Windbreak

Many Markle farmsteads have a windbreak planted generations ago that is now thin, dead in sections, and letting winter wind through. The project takes out the failed trees, grinds stumps where the new row will go, and plants hardy evergreens and shrubs in staggered rows. Plan removals for late summer or fall, and planting for fall or early spring so the young trees root before summer heat.

Wind-Thrown Tree Cleanup

Exposed rural lots take straight-line wind with nothing in the way, so uprooted hardwoods and broken tops are common after a summer storm. Cleanup means clearing the drive and anything resting on buildings or fences first, then cutting and hauling the rest. Root plates on uprooted trees can tip back upright when the trunk is cut free, so this is work best left to a crew.

Planned Plowing for Rural Drives

A long drive across open ground can drift shut from a modest snowfall once the wind picks up. A seasonal plowing setup puts the drive on a route before winter starts, with a plan for clearing drifts at the field edge and around the barn approach. Signing up in the fall works best, since Markle routes are built ahead of the first snow.

Replanting with hardy evergreens in staggered rows rebuilds shelter for the house and barn on Markle's open ground.

Windbreak Failing on Your Markle Farmstead?

Markle is about 30 minutes down I-69 from our Fort Wayne base, close enough for windbreak removal and replanting, storm cleanup on exposed lots, and winter plowing of long drives. Call (323) 606-0255 for a free estimate.

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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 RemovalOld farmstead windbreaks around Markle are full of dead spruce and failing hardwoods. Taking them down near barns and outbuildings calls for planned felling lanes and full insurance coverage.Tree & Shrub PlantingReplanting a windbreak works best in fall or early spring. Staggered rows of hardy evergreens and shrubs, spaced for growth, rebuild shelter on the exposed north side of the house.Storm Damage Tree CleanupWith nothing but open fields to slow the wind, Markle trees take the full force of summer storms. Wind-thrown hardwoods and snapped tops are a recurring cleanup job here, not a rare one.Snow Removal & Ice ManagementSnow blowing off the fields drifts hard across long country lanes. Our Markle plow routes are planned around drifting, not just the forecast total, so a windy two-inch snow is accounted for.Stump Grinding & RemovalClearing old windbreak stumps makes room to replant the row or mow the strip again. Grinding below grade along field edges also keeps stumps from snagging mowers and farm equipment.Fallen Tree RemovalWhen a wind-thrown tree lands across a farm lane, fence line, or machine shed, we cut it up, haul it, and clean the site. Markle is about 30 minutes down I-69 from Fort Wayne.

Tree on your house, car, or wires in Markle?

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How to Get a Free Estimate in Markle

Most Markle estimates are a short visit. Here's how it works.

1Call (323) 606-0255Tell us what's going on. You talk to the crew, not a call center.
2We look at the propertyWe walk the job with you, check access, and answer questions on the spot.
3Written, itemized estimateLabor and materials separated. No obligation, and no pressure to decide that day.

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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.

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