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 …
Valley Green has specialized in providing cool season turf grass to our clients for over 20 years now. We have several custom cool season grass blends to suit both the home and commercial customer. There are several factors that determine cool season grass growth. Most of them are growing conditions. We are closing in on …
Fall is actually a very popular time to plant trees in the northeast. The cooler air and warm soil make for optimal germination conditions for the trees. If you are new to planting tree or are an experienced tree keeper, keeping pests away from trees is extremely important. Pest infestations can easily destroy a tree …
Fall is a wonderful time to explore and experiment with different types of landscape designs. The colors that come with fall offer a plethora of ways to display that color. Homeowners can experiment with fall perennials and flowers that can make your landscape pop without a lot of work. Valley Green is one of the …
The last Friday in April is Arbor Day. Arbor Day is an annual observance to plant trees. Valley Green belongs to several tree-related organizations that protect trees and care for them. We also carry several types of tree care products. We hope you are able to get outside and plant for Arbor Day. Whether …
The northeast finally saw some significant snow totals this winter. Our ice and snow contractor customers are thrilled with the work they received from the wintery weather we’ve been having. Now that winter is coming to a close, landscapers and homeowners will need to start concentrating on taking care of lawns that have had a …
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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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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 …
The Benefits of Late Fall Fertilization With Halloween over and November here, it is time for people to start thinking of the last things they have to do to ensure their lawn stays healthy over the winter. I am sure you have done the usual aerating and overseeding, but have you fertilized? These are just …
The Best Ways To Grow Christmas Trees 2020 has been quite the year and it is shocking to think that Christmas is less than 10 weeks away. Though we are still dealing with COVID, families are still likely to want to practice traditional holiday activities such as purchasing and cutting down their own Christmas trees. …
