by greenacres | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
As the chill of winter fades and spring arrives, your lawn craves care and attention. One simple yet effective tip for lawn maintenance this season is to mow your grass a little taller. This practice not only promotes a lush, healthy lawn but also helps keep moisture in the soil, preventing water from evaporating too quickly. When grass is cut too short, it can stress the plants and expose the...
by greenacres | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
As the winter chill fades away and nature begins to awaken, it’s essential to give your lawn the care it needs to thrive during the spring and summer months. One crucial aspect of lawn maintenance that should not be overlooked is the application of spring lawn fertilizer. Here’s why spring lawn fertilizer is essential for a lush and healthy lawn: 1. PROMOTES GROWTH AND HEALTH Spring is the time...
by greenacres | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
Have you thought about your irrigation system during the winter months or what you need to do to properly get your system running in the Spring? A properly maintained irrigation system will help bring back your spring plants; blooming flowers, budding trees, and growing grass are all signs that the warmer weather is either coming or has already arrived. If this is happening, you may want to...
by greenacres | Jun 23, 2022 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Maintenance
Mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic matter that’s placed on garden or lawn soil. The cover limits evaporation and helps the soil retain moisture for a longer period of time. It also protects the soil from extreme heat and cold, which can help protect the delicate roots of plants, grass, and trees. Mulch will also limit weed growth so your plants, grass, and trees don’t have to compete with...
by greenacres | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
Grass will grow healthy and green if your lawn soil provides the right amount of support and nutrition. Most people know the importance of fertilizer, but not the importance of loosening soil and roots. When that doesn’t happen, it can stifle the delicate roots and will eventually cause the grass to perish. Lawn aeration is the best way to loosen the soil and ensure it provides a...
by greenacres | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Lawn Care
An underappreciated aspect of property selling, leasing, and buying is evaluating the quality and maintenance requirements of landscaping. Much focus is placed on electricity, heating and cooling, etc., but don’t underestimate the value that quality landscaping can bring to a property. Just think about it, if you saw two clones of the exact same property, but one had a gorgeous, well-manicured...
