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...
by greenacres | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog
Moss Keeping You from Enjoying Your Patio? Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn by Doing These Two Things! A soft patch of moss under an old tree in the woods may be the idyllic place to take a break while out walking, but having a moss-covered yard isn’t so ideal. Eliminating moss from your property requires a different approach than tackling other unwanted plant removals. In order to get rid of...
by greenacres | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog
Electric vs. Gas Lawn Mowers — What’s the Difference? You may have had to decide between gas and electric before. In fact, if you have purchased a washing machine or a range for your kitchen in the past few years, you may be familiar with the differences between the two. But what about when it comes to lawn mowers? How do you know which will be right for your needs and your...
