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When, Why, and How You Should Aerate Your Lawn

When, Why, and How You Should Aerate Your Lawn

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...
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WHEN & HOW TO TRIM YOUR HEDGES

WHEN & HOW TO TRIM YOUR HEDGES

Pruning, trimming, and shaping hedges in your yard can be a much bigger and more meticulous job than people realize. Not only is it a time-consuming, physical task, but a rushed or poorly planned pruning project may seriously damage your hedges. Typically built from many shrubs planted tightly in a row, hedges are used to frame and border a yard. They can be a great natural way to provide...
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THE BENEFITS OF SYNTHETIC TURF

THE BENEFITS OF SYNTHETIC TURF

Let’s be honest, keeping a vibrant, green lawn requires significant time, energy, and money. You have to consistently mow, rake, fertilize, weed, and water. While the payoff is great, for some people, it’s just not worth the effort.  Fortunately, there is one alternative that has been “growing” in popularity over the last five years: synthetic turf. At Green Acres Landscape, we have been...
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Protecting your plants from the heat

Protecting your plants from the heat

By Juan Asencion, Maintenance Manager Summer is quickly approaching. Many of us are looking forward to clearing skies, beach trips (hopefully), sun tanning, and warmer weather. However, that change in temperature can harm your plants and flowers. You must be diligent in your landscaping and gardening practices. Too much heat can lead to “heat stress” in your plants. In other words, higher...
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5 Steps to Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring

5 Steps to Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring

It’s never too early to think about preparing your lawn for the spring and, if you’re looking to be the envy of the neighborhood, there are several steps you can take to get that perfect lush green lawn once the cold weather is gone. Here are five tips from the lawn care experts at Green Acres Landscape. 1. Inspect For & Treat Snow Mold Snow mold can be difficult to treat and get rid of,...
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Springtime Irrigation Checklist

Springtime Irrigation Checklist

Spring brings back life in everything around us. Flowers bloom, trees bud, grass grows, and the temperatures get warmer. With all that life comes a long checklist of lawncare improvements and repairs to make. This includes getting your irrigation system up and running to guarantee efficient water flow and energy bills. If you’re looking for advice on how to care for your system this spring, turn...
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