by greenacres | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Lawn Care, Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
Grass will grow healthy and green if your lawn soil provides the right amount of support and nutrition. Most people know the importance of fertilizer, but not the importance of loosening soil and roots. When that doesn’t happen, it can stifle the delicate roots and will eventually cause the grass to perish. Lawn aeration is the best way to loosen the soil and ensure it provides a...
by greenacres | Feb 24, 2022 | Blog
In our last blog post, we talked about professional careers in the landscaping industry and how to pursue one. Working in the landscaping industry may not even hit the radar of most people when they start job hunting. However, if you talk to people who started working in the field, most will say it provided both stable and interesting employment with tremendous growth potential. If you like...
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 | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog
Nobles, Grands, and Douglas Firs are the best Christmas trees to get this Holiday season! The most popular types of Christmas trees are fir trees because they shed fewer needles when they dry and maintain their scent and color. Douglas firs are the most common type of tree in the US! They are grown and shipped all over North America. They have 1-1.5 inch dark green, soft needles that...
