by greenacres | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog
Fall is in full swing, with pumpkins on porches and leaves on the ground. Keeping up with raking can be tiresome, which is why composting in the fall is extra beneficial. Composting is the process of adding natural recycled material (like those pesky leaves, or even vegetable scraps) to the garden in order to make your soil richer. Using compost for lawn fertilizer is an ideal organic...
by greenacres | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
Pumpkin patches, scary movies, and apple cider? Oh my! Halloween must be right around the corner. Check out these DIY Halloween decoration tips to make your house ready for spooky season. Cobwebs: These can be purchased or made at home in a few easy steps. Ripped-up cheesecloth with plastic spiders mixed in will look perfectly spooky. Bats: You will need black construction paper. Print and...
by greenacres | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
Green Acres Landscape’s nursery and home decor store is the perfect place to find everything as the season changes. Inside the nursery building, you will see “GA at Home,” the company’s decor store filled with seasonal items. As you look at your landscape this autumn, here are some tips to add more color this season and in the future. Colorful Trees, Plants, and Flowers: Maple...
by greenacres | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog
Spurred by months of drought and last month’s intense heatwave, Oregon has faced some extreme fires this summer. While fires seem impossibly daunting, there is a way for you to protect your family and your property. Fire-resistant landscaping means gardening with plants containing foliage and stems that don’t fuel or intensify fire. A fire-resistant landscape can actually increase your property...
by greenacres | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog
As we escape the heatwave, you may be opting to spend more time outdoors. Picnics in the park, sprinklers in the grass and barbecues are staples of summertime fun. However, nothing can ruin a picnic like a bunch of bees swarming you and your food. There are some friendly bees that you may encounter this summer. Honey bees use pollen and nectar from flowers to make honey and although they...
