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The Dos and Don’ts of Summer Landscaping

The Dos and Don’ts of Summer Landscaping

Lawn care in summer is always a challenge. Those that live in the northeast must contend with a variety of severe weather and problems including heavy rain, drought, insects, and humidity. Not keeping up with a strict lawn care regiment in summer can lead to dying grass, disease, and insect infestations. Welcome to our new …

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Valley Green to Partner with Advanced Turf Solutions

Advanced Turf Solutions Partners with Furrer and Dooley to Purchase Assets of Valley GreenHolyoke, MA — Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc., George Furrer, and Charles Dooley have reached anagreement to form a new company that will acquire substantially all of the assets of New England-based distributor, Valley Green, Inc. The transaction is scheduled to close at the …

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Preventing Common Summer Turf Diseases

Preventing Common Summer Turf Diseases Some of the most common summer turf diseases can actually be easily preventable if a treatment program is started early. Most of the more common grass types are susceptible to common summer turf diseases. These include Fescues, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Annual Bluegrass. We sell grass seed for all …

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How to Protect Golf Course Turf in Summer Heat

Summer is less than two months away and most golf courses have officially opened for the season. The weather is still cool but superintendents need to start their plan to protect golf course turf in the summer heat. Hot and humid weather can be a recipe for disaster on the golf course. Being able to …

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Five Easy Tree Planting Tips

  The last Friday in April is Arbor Day. Arbor Day is an annual observance to plant trees. Valley Green belongs to several tree-related organizations that protect trees and care for them. We also carry several types of tree care products. We hope you are able to get outside and plant for Arbor Day. Whether …

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Summer Grass Care Timeline

The weather in the northeast is slowly getting warmer and Valley Green is in the midst of its busy season. Many of our commercial and residential customers are preparing their lawn for summer’s hot and dry weather. Because we are one of the northeast’s top landscape suppliers, we have put together a summer grass care …

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Reasons To Use a Fertilizer Spreader

Spring is a popular time to fertilize lawns in the northeast. When lawns “wake up” from winter, they wake up hungry! February through April is an optimal time to do your first fertilization application. Many professionals choose to time their application to when the lawn begins to actively grow. It can also be timed around …

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Summer Care of Cool Season Grasses

Valley Green has one of the most extensive selections of grass seed for sale in the northeast. We have been selling it for over twenty years and have accrued quite a bit of knowledge about summer care of cool season grasses. Temperatures are rising and the spring landscape season is in full swing. Summer will …

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Debunking 5 Common Lawn Care Myths

  April is National Lawn Care Month. Valley Green is ready for all of your spring and National Lawn Care Month needs. Our spring season is also a common time for us to answer questions on lawn care myths. There is a lot of information out there about lawn care and we want to bust …

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Preparing Soil for Grass Seed

Spring is here and Valley Green is getting excited about our busiest season. The warm weather has encouraged many people to venture out and begin the process of spring clean-up. When all the snow has melted, many homeowners and landscapers notice that the lawn may need to be reseeded in certain spots. Preparing soil for …

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