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...
by greenacres | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog
The reward for those of us who endure those harsh winters is the pleasure of spring plants. Whether you’re welcoming a perennial spring-blooming plant that’s newly emerging in your garden, or setting out vivid annuals in the yard, spring plants herald the season like nothing else can. Bulbs — the Classics of Spring It’s hard to say whether we love bulbs like crocus and tulips because of...
by greenacres | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog
Flowers to Plant in Spring Flowers herald the new growing season in glorious, colorful style. And when it comes to deciding which flowers to plant in the spring, you have a range of choices — not just in color and size, but of the types of plants themselves. Whether perennial ornamentals and bulbs are your thing — or if you vibe with vines and ache for annuals — there is no...
