There has been an increase in reports of diseases that are resistant to fungicides all over the northeastern United States. We sell several different types of fungicides and have learned of various techniques that our customers use to help increase the effectiveness of the fungicides. Spring is a great time to apply preventative fungicides as …
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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 …
Developing a Pre-Emergent Strategy for Summer Weeds We are in the last week of February and spring will be here in less than a month. You should start developing a pre-emergent strategy for summer weeds now. Valley Green carries a large selection of pre-emergent herbicides for spring lawn care. When planning out your pre-emergent strategy, …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
A lot of homeowners assume that when the weather turns cold, they will not have to worry about the common winter lawn and garden pests. This is untrue as there are many insects and other creatures that can cause damage to your lawn during or after winter. The best way to prevent most of these …
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 …
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 …
