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Chip & Pail
Chipmunks are such cute little critters; scampering from place to place collecting seeds and...
The Clash of the Grasses
Once upon a time, on the peaceful grounds of a multi-million dollar estate, there was a gorgeous...
High Maintenance Trees and their Low Maintenance Cousins
Emerald Acres regularly cares for over 100,000 tree and shrub specimens. Most of these plants...
Moles and Voles Bring the Big Dig to Your Backyard
Each Spring we receive quite a few calls regarding Moles and Voles. Though they sound...
Dogs and Lawns
One of the most annoying problems faced by pet owners is the appearance of small areas of dead...
Winter Moth Caterpillar
If you’ve noticed the wide expanse of leafless trees along the highway as you drive toward Cape...
Broadleaf and Grassy Weeds
CRABGRASS Ask any lawn care professional what the hardest aspect of their lawn care program is,...
Get Your Trees & Shrubs Off to a Healthy Start
Did you know that the average life span of an ornamental landscape plant is a mere 7 years?...
Caterpillar Control
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Aside from our regular program of services, Emerald Acres provides tall...
Poison Ivy, Japanese Knotweed and Bittersweet (and how to eradicate them)
Emerald Acres performs many services that can make a valuable addition to your landscape. One such...
Easing Irrigation Frustration
Sun, summer and inclement weather frequently force many communities to enact watering...
Growing Hydrangea in Coastal Areas
Cape Cod is famous for it's seaside cottages with white picket fences and beautiful blue...
Myths, Moss, and Mushrooms
It's is a common belief that moss growth is due to soil acidity and that the addition of limestone...
The Science of Lawn Care
Scientific research has made an incredible and lasting impact on crops of all types. Our...