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 | 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 | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
Oregon winters are typically a rainy, cold, and cloudy affair. This winter has been no different. Dubbed La Niña, we can expect to see significantly more grey clouds and a deluge of rain. While your lawn doesn’t require the same amount of care as it does in other seasons, you still need to maintain it. Now is the time to prepare your lawn to look gorgeous in the spring! PICK UP DEBRIS & KEEP...
by greenacres | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog
Winter is officially here. We are expecting a cold, rainy winter with a possibility of snow in the valley. Most people are bundling up and staying inside to avoid the cold weather. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Outdoor heating is a great way to bring the indoors outdoors and extend areas of your house. After all, most people are pretty tired of being crammed indoors. Extending...
