Valley Green and Advanced Turf Solutions are pleased to become the exclusive distributor partners for ProVista Kentucky Bluegrass from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. ProVista Kentucky Bluegrass is an innovative variety engineered to produce dense green lawns with less mowing and fertilization. Compared to conventional Kentucky bluegrass, ProVista Kentucky Bluegrass grows at half the rate, is …
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Valley Green location in Norwalk, Connecticut. At more than 12,000 square feet, the Norwalk facility houses not only a large selection of products but also a team that cares about each customer who walks through the door. Every member of the small operations team in Norwalk is …
Spring will hit the northeast soon and many of our customers are gearing up for the spring landscaping rush. A lot of our commercial customers also maintain their customer’s water gardens and ponds. Spring is a perfect time to start preparing those ponds for warmer weather. You can start your spring pond maintenance when the …
There is one saying that all golf course superintendents abide by in the winter and that is “snow is good, ice is bad.” Is snow good for golf course turf? The short answer is yes. Superintendents that work golf courses in the northeast know that winter weather can be extreme and change very rapidly. Because …
Today is National Golf Lover’s Day. This day was created to give golf enthusiasts a special day to test their swings before winter hits. Besides offering several products for golf course turf care, a lot of our staff enjoy the game of golf. There are several things that superintendents can do for winter golf course …
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 …
