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 | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
Have you thought about your irrigation system during the winter months or what you need to do to properly get your system running in the Spring? A properly maintained irrigation system will help bring back your spring plants; blooming flowers, budding trees, and growing grass are all signs that the warmer weather is either coming or has already arrived. If this is happening, you may want to...
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 | Jun 23, 2022 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Maintenance
Mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic matter that’s placed on garden or lawn soil. The cover limits evaporation and helps the soil retain moisture for a longer period of time. It also protects the soil from extreme heat and cold, which can help protect the delicate roots of plants, grass, and trees. Mulch will also limit weed growth so your plants, grass, and trees don’t have to compete with...
