Green Acres Garden Blog

Learn how to grow and pickle your own cucumbers with our simple, step-by-step guide. Discover tips on planting, trellising, and water bath canning for fresh, homemade pickles.

Learn when to apply the right products to keep you lawn green, healthy and nearly weed free. Read on for our suggested application dates for lawn fertilizer and pre-emergent.

In the Sacramento region, potatoes are typically planted between December and March. So, right now is the perfect time to get your spuds in the ground. Who can resist the 'Russian Banana' or 'Purple Majesty' varieties? Great additions for your veggie garden and fun family project too. 

Step-by-step guide for successful tree planting. 

 

We pot our bareroot fruit trees and roses in fiber pots to protect the roots from breaking, to keep them from drying out, and to make it easier for you to plant. Just score the pot and plant it right into your prepped soil using eight simple steps.

Your tools are an investment and if maintained properly, they'll be good "partners" for years to come. Tools make tasks easier, so it’s important to keep them cleaned, sharpened, and ready-for-use. 

Learn basic rose pruning techniques. The best time to prune roses is during winter months. Use the time without leaves to get a better look at the shrub shape to determine where to thin and where to make hard pruning cuts.