Valley Green has been an expert in turf and grass seed for over thirty years. Our custom grass seed blends are some of our best-selling products. Our busiest time is usually in spring or late fall because that is a very popular time to seed lawns with cool season grasses. We have heard the question …
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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 …
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 …
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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Due to the fact the northeast is getting more than a foot of snow this week, you’re probably not thinking about spring. Despite this, late winter is an optimal time for superintendents and grounds crews to start planning for spring golf course openings. Though there still might be snow on the ground, a lot of …
One of Valley Green’s best selling products is our blend of custom grass seed. Custom grass seed blends are created to maximize grass growth in different conditions. We have blends for everything from golf courses to roadsides. We have been providing seed to customers in the northeast since 1990. Our store managers will assist you …
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Preventing Winterkill on Golf Course Turf The first snow has fallen in many parts of the northeast. With this weather, many golf courses are closed for play for the year. Even with the course closed, superintendents and caretakers still have to be proactive and take care of the course turf. Preventing winterkill on golf course …
The Difference Between Rock Salt and Ice Melt The current winter weather trend in the northeast has been wet and icy for the past few years. With this trend, we have seen an uptick in customers coming in and asking what the difference between rock salt and ice melt is. Property managers, homeowners, and …
