August marks the start of the fall picking season for fruit trees. Though it is a lucrative time for growers, it can be a harrowing time for the fruit trees themselves. Keeping fruit trees healthy during harvest time is a full-time job. If the trees are not well taken care of now, they may not …
The northeast is having a very different summer than the one of the hot and dry 2020. The summer of 2021 has been excessively warm, humid, and wet. These conditions are a breeding ground for many turf-related diseases and other problems. Many of the northeast states are under a tropical storm watch today which is …
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Chinch Bugs are one of the most common lawn and garden pests in the northeast. Combatting Cinch Bugs is always a challenge because these insects hit lawns hard and fast in large numbers. Chinch Bugs are sucking insects that are about 1/6” long when they reach maturity. Their adult colors are black with white wings. …
Last week we published an article on summer problems your lawn is trying to tell you. This week, we are going with something similar. Since we are one of the top grass seed sellers in the northeast, we decided to write this week’s article on what the color of your grass can tell you. When …
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 …
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 …
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 …
With golf courses and parks reopening for the season, the time is now to prepare their water features. We have a lot of products that are multiple uses and one of our more popular spring products is our Pond Dye. Besides making the pond look stunning, there are many more benefits of pond dye. With …
Shrubs are always an excellent choice for homeowners that want to easily beautify their lawns. Shrubs are also extremely easy for landscapers to plant and grow. We have a large selection of shrub care products that can help you along in the process. It is the second week of March and spring is practically here. …
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Simple Spring Landscape Projects For New Homeowners New homeownership is both an exciting and challenging period. With the pandemic still going on, the real estate market has been doing surprisingly well. When purchasing a home for the first time, many buyers forget that with their new home comes the new responsibility of lawn care. With …
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