by greenacres | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog
Is it Bad if You Pressure Wash in the Cold? Maintaining your lawn and preparing your hardscapes for the colder months is a vital part of ensuring that it remains healthy throughout the winter. In addition to removing leaves and other debris, cleaning your gutters and blowing the surfaces clean, pressure washing is another method of maintenance. The winter time might seem like a good time to...
by greenacres | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog
Three Cute Fall Porch Ideas You Can Complete This Weekend Summer is almost over, and as the colder weather approaches, it is the perfect time to beginning thinking about ways to create a warmer welcome for your home. Updating the look of your porch is easier than you imagine when you incorporate a few of these fall-inspired ideas for your front porch. Create a gentle glow. As the days grow...
by greenacres | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog
How to Start a Compost Pile Food waste and yard scraps represent 30 percent of what typical homeowners toss out. By creating compost out of food scraps, grass clippings, and other materials, you can do your part to reduce greenhouses gases. Find out how to start a compost pile in Oregon. What are the Benefits of Composting? Composting may be one of the only ways to lower your carbon footprint...
by greenacres | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog
Different Types of Grass in Oregon Are you jealous of your neighbors’ thick, lush lawn, while your grass remains brown and patchy no matter what new lawn care tip you try? If you are doing the best you can to maintain your grass, but are continuously seeing poor results, there is probably a good reason: You are trying to grow the wrong grass in your yard. There are many different types of...
by greenacres | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog
Need Help with Yard Work After a Storm? Try These Tips First! Watching a summer storm is fun and thrilling when you are dry and safe inside your home, but once the skies clear, cleaning up can be a nightmare. These four tips will help you get your house and yard looking great in no time. 1. Know what you are dealing with Once the storm passes, head outside and inspect your property. Look for any...