by greenacres | Jul 13, 2022 | Blog
Hoopla 2022 is the second year of the Unified Division & Free Unified Clinic. The inaugural 2021 year was a great success story and outstanding participation and fun for all: Thanks to a partnership with the Salem-Keizer School District and sponsorship from Green Acres Landscape and iWingz, Hoopla XXII is expanding access to student-athletes with special needs. For years, Hoopla has been...
by greenacres | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog
Green Acres Landscape Inc. is ranked #11 in Oregon as the Best Green Workplace by Oregon Business, a news source and magazine. Because of our employees and our mission, we have made this list. This is the 14th consecutive year that the magazine recognized the company for sustainable practices. “Making this list for the 14th consecutive year is an outstanding accomplishment for not only our...
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...
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...
