by greenacres | May 15, 2019 | Blog
Is Your Garden Bee-Friendly? There’s nothing more beautiful that a garden in full bloom, attracting flitting butterflies and buzzing bees underneath a blue sky. Unfortunately, we see fewer and fewer bees today. We need bees; they are a wild pollinator and without them the world loses a major portion of its flora. The decline of the bee population has been a serious concern since the 1990’s. As...
by greenacres | May 1, 2019 | Blog
Spring is here! That means two things: It is time to get back in the garden, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Why not encourage your mom to get a little exercise in the fresh air with these five great gardening gifts for Mother’s Day. Five Gifts Every Garden-Loving Mom Will Want 1. Gardening Gloves Help your mom protect her hands, as well as her expensive manicure, with a...
by greenacres | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
The Art of Lawn Renovation: Breaking Things Down Lawn renovation brings with it a huge number of benefits that can’t be ignored. Not only can it inject a whole new look and feel into your yard, but when approached with an eye towards the bigger picture it can also increase your property value, too. But make no mistake: this is the type of lawn maintenance journey that you do not want to go...
by greenacres | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
How to Plant Edible Gardens Enjoying a simple meal made from the food you grew yourself is immensely satisfying. Sadly, it is a pleasure few suburbanites have. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Even homeowners with small yards can have the joy of creating a yard-to-table experience as long as they are willing to plan and put in the effort. Luckily, adding homegrown produce to your diet...
by greenacres | Mar 15, 2019 | Blog
Have a Commercial Property? Check out these tips! Unlike designing for residential property, commercial landscape designs require hardier varieties of flowers and plants which can thrive with less pampering and even in adverse conditions. Think about incorporating a few of these sturdy, yet beautiful flowers into your commercial landscape this spring. Great Flower Planting Tips For Commercial...
by greenacres | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner. If you are among the many property owners who have already switched to an irrigation system to save water and hassles, now is the time to start thinking about when to turn it back on for the growing season. Here are a few hints to help you determine the best time to turn on your sprinkler system, and how to set your irrigation system to...
