by greenacres | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Irrigation
With the extreme heat coming and going this summer (115 degrees in late June!?), your plants need extra care to survive the heatwave. Whether you are growing vegetables, a flower garden, or even some indoor plants, check out the tips below to salvage your burned and stressed plants and protect them from future damage. Signs that your plant has been overexposed to the sunlight include dark or...
by greenacres | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog
If your garden gnome needed a canoe in January, it was probably a result of Salem’s 26 days of rain with an average rainfall of 7.57”. Add a little wind to the mix, and it can move your precious topsoil around, damaging plants. Even the most thirsty lawn or garden isn’t ready for that kind of rain. Heavy rain can damage plants by literally drowning them and can later encourage leaves to develop...
by greenacres | Jun 3, 2020 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
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...
