by greenacres | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog
For many, the lawn is a great way to increase curb appeal. It can also make a great place to play or relax, and is an important extension of the home. That being said, summer is just as important when it comes to the proper fertilizer as winter is and there are a few different reasons why. What is Summer Fertilizer? Fertilizer that is typically used in the summer months is focused not on the...
by greenacres | May 8, 2018 | Blog
How and When to Apply Pre Emergent Herbicide They say that only death and taxes are unavoidable. Most homeowners would probably add weeds to that list. And that’s certainly true of lawn pests like dandelions, which spread through underground rhizomes and are almost impossible to completely eradicate. But for crabgrass and similar weeds, pre emergent herbicides can stop them before they sprout...
by greenacres | May 8, 2018 | Blog
As soon as the winter months are over, legions of homeowners rush outside to check how their lawns survived the cold. Most of them will head inside with disappointment. If you are among the majority of Americans with sad-looking lawns this spring, you may already be planning to wake it up with a quick application of weed and feed over the weekend. But before taking the trip to your local garden...
by greenacres | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog
Irrigation is something that many people install to help their gardens grow for food or simply the joy of gardening. There are a few different things about irrigation that anyone with an existing system or considering putting a system together should know. There are a few basics that everyone should know that will help them to better understand irrigation as a whole. The Basics 1. Multiple Types...
by greenacres | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog
Irrigation systems can be pricy. As such it is important to keep them in good working order. What you might imagine is a system that is functioning properly can be one that is in major need of service. Things like irrigation backflow testing are essential to keep your system functioning properly no matter what. Here are the basics of what you need to know. What is Irrigation Backflow Testing? In...
