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 …
Minimizing Heat Stress in Cool Season Lawns Spring solstice will hit the northeast this weekend and temperatures may hit record highs this Friday. Spring landscaping will soon be in full swing. Because our cool season grass blends are one of our most popular products, we decided to talk about minimizing heat stress in cool season …
A green and lush lawn is the pride and joy of most homeowners and landscapers. Nothing beats the feeling of soft and cool grass under your feet. Spring is coming and soon it will be time for warm weather barbecues and get-togethers. Unfortunately, wet winters can take a toll on healthy grass and if you …
Common Questions on Lawn Thatch Thatching is one of the most important things a landscaper or homeowner can do in spring to help their lawn recover from winter. When thatch is allowed to build up, it can cause many problems when trying to grow healthy grass. By definition, thatch is a layer of mainly dead …
Why Grass Dies in The Winter February is here and Valley Green will be entering its busy spring season very soon. Over the years we have noticed that one of the first things that landscapers and homeowners do is repair their lawns that have had grass die over the winter. We specialize in cool season …
Holyoke, MA — The transaction between Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc., George Furrer, and Charles Dooley to form a new company and acquire substantially all of the assets of Valley Green, Inc. is now complete. George Furrer has been named president of the new company, and the New England-based distributor will operate under the name Valley …
Acquisition Finalized—George Furrer Named President of Valley Green Read More »
We know that you’re probably not thinking of spring at all after the northeast received almost two feet of snow yesterday! Despite the blizzard, we must remind ourselves that spring is less than two months away. Spring is a busy time for Valley Green, and we will likely be selling a lot of our grass …
The FAQs About Winter Dormant Seeding There is a saying that if you are a lazy turf grower then you will love winter dormant seedings. If you ever wanted to pretend you’re Johnny Appleseed, winter dormant seeding is the way to go because all you have to do is throw the seed down. There is …
What types of grass are considered cool season? Valley Green specializes in cool season grasses. They do their best in spring and fall when there is a plentiful supply of water. The most common types of cool season grasses are listed below. If you have any questions on seeding with the grass types below, please …
What Happens to Cool Season Fescue Grass in Winter Read More »
The northeast is experiencing its typical late autumn chill. Many people have been waking up to frost covering their lawns. There are some turf diseases that show up in winter, but people are often surprised to know that frost can cause lawn damage. Preventing frost damage on your lawn can be avoided by doing simple …
