by greenacres | Dec 30, 2024 | Blog
As winter approaches, freezing temperatures can pose a significant threat to your outdoor plants and lawn. Proper preparation can help safeguard your greenery and ensure a healthy resurgence come spring. Here are some essential steps to take: 1. Move Potted Plants Indoors Potted plants are particularly vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Before a hard frost is expected, bring potted plants...
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 | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Seasonal lawn Maintenance, Seasonal Maintenance
Why should you aerate the lawn? Aeration is an essential step in lawn maintenance. Unfortunately, many property owners don’t realize this and try to cut corners by skipping it. Some assume that just adding water to the soil is enough to keep it loose and aerated. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t skip aeration: Heavy Traffic and Regular Use – If you walk and play on the lawn or drive...
by greenacres | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog, Seasonal Maintenance, Tips
Have you ever wondered what project you can do during the winter months to help your yard or garden be better than last year? Fall and Winter in the Pacific Northwest can be dark, gloomy, and most of all wet. These things can make most of us want to stay indoors where it is warm and dry, but there are some things that can be done during these months that can help with your lawn and garden needs....
by greenacres | Feb 24, 2022 | Blog
In our last blog post, we talked about professional careers in the landscaping industry and how to pursue one. Working in the landscaping industry may not even hit the radar of most people when they start job hunting. However, if you talk to people who started working in the field, most will say it provided both stable and interesting employment with tremendous growth potential. If you like...
