by greenacres | May 17, 2017 | Blog
Gardens can add to the beauty of your home and create a welcoming environment in your backyard. There’s something very pleasant about walking through or sitting in a well-planned and thriving slice of greenery. These spaces can relax and rejuvenate you, which why many people consider the effort and expense involved in maintaining the garden to be worth it.While gardens are beautiful to look at,...
by greenacres | May 10, 2017 | Blog
Who doesn’t want a flourishing flower garden in their backyard? These gardens add something special to the overall environment of your home and can make you happy. Gardening is also a great hobby and will ensure you and your family spends some much needed time outdoors in the sun. Unfortunately, homeowners are often intimidated by gardens. They believe that these spaces require a lot of time,...
by greenacres | May 3, 2017 | Blog
New grass is very delicate and requires a lot of care. This turf is in a transition period as it has been transported from one environment to another and planted on new soil. The grass needs to develop stronger roots and anchor into your lawns soil securely.New seed will only germinate if the conditions are ideal and the water content is satisfactory. Grass and turf will fail if you don’t...
by greenacres | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog
Plants and grass will grow healthy and green if your lawn soil provides the right amount of support and nutrition. While most people do fertilize their lawns and make sure it has the right pH balance, they forget to loosen the soil and allow it to breathe. That can stifle the delicate roots and will eventually cause the grass to perish. Lawn aeration is the best way to loosen the soil and ensure...
by greenacres | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog
Mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic matter that’s placed on garden or lawn soil. The cover limits evaporation and helps the soil retain moisture for a longer period of time. It also protects the soil from extreme heat and cold, which can help protect the delicate roots of plants, grass, and trees. Mulch will also limit weed growth so your plants, grass, and trees don’t have to compete with...
