Spring Landscaping Tips We are already halfway through January and companies should be starting spring landscaping duties soon. Many experts agree that April 1st is a good time to start spring landscaping. This ensures that there is less of a chance of frost. If you want to be safe, May 10th is recommended to completely avoid frost. …
Work Safety In Cold Weather How to stay warm in cold weather while working outside. New England has certainly set some records this week with its current deep freeze. After a brief warm-up on Wednesday, the high will only by 5 degrees Saturday. Anyone working out in the cold, mail delivery, plowing, construction etc. must have …
Trade shows are an excellent way to show off your product to current and potential clients. There are several landscaping and gardening expos in 2018 happening in the United States. Besides the list below, Valley Green will be offering 2 seminars in January in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Check out our events page for more information. …
Believe it or not, winter can actually be a good time to seed bare spots on your lawn. The method is called winter dormant seeding and is done when temperatures are too cold for seeds to germinate. The purpose of dormant seeding is to cover spots missed by fall overseeding. Covering these bare spots means there …
Winter maintenance for golf courses Just because winter is here doesn’t mean golf course superintendents are done with seasonal work. Winter maintenance must be performed on courses to keep them in top shape for the spring season. Winter maintenance for golf courses must also be performed in case customers decide to play in winter. Here …
Planting Perennial Ryegrass: Lolium perenne L., (Perennial Ryegrass) is a bunchgrass which grows from 1 to 2 feet tall and has medium longevity. There are numerous long, narrow, stiff leaves near the base of the plant. The under surfaces of leaves are bright, glossy, and smooth. The stems are nearly naked. Seed heads are spikes with …
10 Tips for Getting Your Snow Plow Ready for Winter New Englanders were treated to an exceptionally warm October and most of us have not seen any flakes of snow this November either. However, with Thanksgiving approaching fast, we are bound to see flakes hit the ground soon. Now is an optimal time to get …
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