Green Acres Garden Blog

Nearly all varieties of avocado trees can be successfully grown throughout California in areas with mild winters. Knowing the best varieties, soil and light requirements, and long term care will allow you to grow your own healthy, delicious fruit. Read on for tips. 

So often, we're asked about what to plant in shade. It can be a bit tricky, based on the type of shade you have, but there's no reason you have to sacrifice interesting, playful greenery in your garden space. Take a look at the primary things to consider when planning your shade garden, and check out the recipes we came up with to get you started. 

Now that your fruit trees are producing fruit, you may have similar questions to some that we've received from customers. For this fruit tree Q&A, we consulted with our garden gurus, for solutions and provided their advice, about specific fruiting issues, along with some about general care.

Perhaps you've noticed weeds, brown spots, and weird looking mushrooms in your lawn. How a lawn is watered and mowed differentiates healthy lawns from unhealthy lawns. Read on for summer lawn care tips.

Odds are, you do not have a terrarium at home. And why not? They are fun to create, easy to maintain, and these small, indoor gardens are the latest trend in office and home décor. What began as a way to observe bugs in the early 1800s, ultimately changed the way plants were transported around the world, and is now popular with plant enthusiasts who want to bring nature inside. 

We have a few planting tips to help your plants transition and flourish in their new home during the hot weather. 

Healthy plants start with healthy soil. How do you know if you have what you need to give your new and existing plants a well-rounded environment to grow? Well, it starts from the ground up with mulch, amendments, and specialty soils. Read on to learn more about each.