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 | Jun 16, 2021 | Blog
Heavy rains in mid-June are welcome but are still not enough to relieve the valley of drought conditions. This was a record dry April in Oregon, with its western portion receiving only a quarter of its expected soaking. With drier conditions and a limited water supply, fostering a lush lawn and thriving garden takes extra care. Here are a few tips to be the best steward of your water. Your lawn:...
by greenacres | May 26, 2021 | Blog
By Bonique Hollinrake, Project Manager Sustainable gardening is “the concept of using gardening practices that cause no harm to the earth and its inhabitants while attempting to actually enhance it.” While it would make sense for most people to want a sustainable garden, it might be more difficult than you think. As you ramp up your gardening efforts, put a few of these practices in place 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...
