by greenacres | May 5, 2021 | Blog
This article was originally published in Turf Magazine. As anyone in landscaping knows, finding, hiring, and retaining quality employees are among the biggest challenges in the industry. So when results of a confidential employee survey earned Green Acres Landscape in Salem, OR a designation as one of the ““100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” it was noteworthy. What’s their secret to...
by greenacres | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
The City stops by to turn off your water – Did you forget to schedule your backflow test?You just turned on your watering system for the summer, and it gurgled, “good morning.”Your porch is getting more watered than your lawn. This can happen to any of us. Just when you thought you had enough rain, it’s time again to check your irrigation system and make sure it’s ready for summer! Think...
by greenacres | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog
Irrigation systems are a great way to automatically water your garden or yard. Using sprinklers and pipes, these systems evenly distribute water and are set on a timer, giving the plants what they need and saving the property owner money. Unfortunately, irrigation systems are commonly forgotten about and can cause a lot of damage if not addressed before the cold weather arrives. What...
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...
