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 …
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 …
There are many types of pesky weeds that pop up in spring. One of the few ways to control them is to get started on late winter weed control and get ahead of their growth. Most experts agree that to start your late winter weed control regimen, you’ll want to start at the end of …
Items You Should Have on Hand for Spring Landscaping Good lawn care in the spring will ensure that it thrives throughout the summer and fall of the next season. Early planning also allows the time to decide on what projects to focus on or what landscaping services you want to offer. There are several items …
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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 …
March is four months away so you’re probably wondering why we’re talking about Snow Mold now. Snow Mold is one of the most common late winter/early spring lawn diseases in the northeast. Preventing Snow Mold means that landscapers and homeowners need to take action now. You may not notice Snow Mold until the snow on …
4 Key Autumn Golf Course Maintenance Tips Sunday, October 4th is National Golf Lover’s Day. Valley Green has several customers that are superintendents at local golf courses. We sell several golf course maintenance products as well as seed. If the weather permits, golf courses can often remain open through November. This means that regular maintenance …
Weeds are always an unwelcomed sight on any well-kept golf course. Any superintendent knows that keeping common golf course weeds under control is a challenge. Not taking proactive steps to control them will lead to a never-ending battle against them. The most common weeds are the ones that have a tendency to run rampant. Valley …
Autumn can be a wonderful time for golf. The temperatures are cooler, there are fewer insects to worry about, and the scenery is wonderful. Golfers tend to forget, however, that autumn is also the time for superintendents and their crews to prepare the course for winter. This does not mean the course cannot be enjoyed, …
