by greenacres | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog
Cold weather can affect the health of your lawn in some unexpected ways. While most people are concerned with protecting their lawns during the hot days of summer, cold weather and snow can be equally damaging. After a long period of snow, many homeowners start to see patches of gray mold spread throughout their lawn. This is a sure sign of snow mold. Gray snow mold (Typhula blight) is a...
by greenacres | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog
Winter is fast approaching, but that does not mean your gardening has to end. You can continue to grow and enjoy fresh produce due to the number of plants that thrive in the winter. You may want to start with some winter gardening supplies. A cold frame is a simple structure that utilizes solar energy to create a microclimate within your garden. They are used to retain heat and protect plants...
by greenacres | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog
Fall is in full swing, with pumpkins on porches and leaves on the ground. Keeping up with raking can be tiresome, which is why composting in the fall is extra beneficial. Composting is the process of adding natural recycled material (like those pesky leaves, or even vegetable scraps) to the garden in order to make your soil richer. Using compost for lawn fertilizer is an ideal organic...
by greenacres | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog
Spurred by months of drought and last month’s intense heatwave, Oregon has faced some extreme fires this summer. While fires seem impossibly daunting, there is a way for you to protect your family and your property. Fire-resistant landscaping means gardening with plants containing foliage and stems that don’t fuel or intensify fire. A fire-resistant landscape can actually increase your property...
by greenacres | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog
It’s halfway through the summer, so by now you’ve probably exhausted all of the park and fun outdoor options here in town. If you have kiddos, their restlessness may be driving you crazy day in and day out. Or, your kids might be opting to sit inside and play video games all day and you may be finding it hard to get them outdoors. Well, we have a solution for you! Involving your kids in your...
