by greenacres | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog
How you water your grass is important, but when you water your lawn is also a critical factor in how healthy your grass is. For a green, lush lawn, you should learn the best time to water grass and give your lawn the amount of water it needs during those times. Here’s what you need to know. The Best Time of Day to Water Grass The best time to water grass is in the early in the morning, as...
by greenacres | Jul 1, 2018 | Blog
Summer can be tough on lawns, especially in areas that don’t get a lot of rain. Even if you have drought tolerant grass, it’s important to ensure that you are watering your grass the right way. For healthy grass, follow these tips on how to water grass properly during the hottest time of the year. When to Water Your Lawn The time of day that you water your lawn is very important. The...
by greenacres | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog
With temperatures heating up and more and more plants being exposed to high heat environments, it is now more critical than ever to make sure that heat stress is not an issue. There are a wide range of issues that come with high heat environments as it pertains to your plants and knowing about them is the best way to avoid serious issues. What is Heat Stress in Plants? Heat stress in plants...
by greenacres | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog
For many, the lawn is a great way to increase curb appeal. It can also make a great place to play or relax, and is an important extension of the home. That being said, summer is just as important when it comes to the proper fertilizer as winter is and there are a few different reasons why. What is Summer Fertilizer? Fertilizer that is typically used in the summer months is focused not on the...
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...
