Seasonal Pond Maintenance A pond or water garden can be an attractive addition to any landscape design. Ponds can be dug in a client’s yard or even fit into golf course architecture plans. Seasonal pond maintenance depends upon its size, location, construction, and contents. It is important to know how to maintain these ponds for good client …
Using Landscaping to Repel Mosquitoes Summer is well underway for 2018 and mosquitoes are once again making outdoor activities difficult. These insects can make any outdoor party or sporting event miserable. Mosquitoes have transmitted many diseases including malaria, dengue, yellow fever, encephalitis, and more recently the West Nile and Zika viruses. They can even cause a …
How to Pick a Landscape Trailer A good landscape fleet needs a decent landscape trailer. There are many different types of trailers that companies can select from these days. It really depends on the type of equipment you want to carry and how large your fleet is. Landscape Trailers come in many sizes. Some are large, …
This year’s tick season is supposed to be a bad one again. The rise in the tick born Powassan Virus has homeowners preparing early this year to combat these pests invading their yard. Valley Green is offering a new product this year called Tick Killz. Tick Killz products are all natural and pose no threats to people, …
Arbor Day is tomorrow and millions of people across the USA will be planting trees in celebration. We’ve got your guide on how to plant trees successfully. Believe it or not, many factors can influence whether your tree grows well. From placement to soil type, planting trees is very much a science. Find a good …
Here at Valley Green, our fur friends are a big part of our family. That’s why we want our customers to know pet safe landscaping tips to ensure the safety of client’s pets. Many plants can be dangerous to pets so it’s important to recognize the danger that could be a potential hazard. Pet …
It looks like spring may finally be here! Last week’s noreaster thankfully appeared to be a dud. Many locations only received 2 inches of snow after receiving a warning that they would get 2 feet. Now that spring is here, your fleet should inspect lawns and turf for winter damage. Below are some common ways of how …
There has been an uptick in landscape fleets receiving requests for using landscaping for home security. Subtle landscape techniques can easily deter would-be thieves. How you landscape your client’s yard, side yards, and backyard can either increase or decrease their home’s vulnerability. It can also affect how appealing it is to potential burglars that may …
Landscaping is one of the United States most popular growing industries. Because of client demand, many landscaping companies are turning to organic and earth-friendly landscaping products. In this article, Valley Green will offer you and your company a way to devise an eco friendly landscaping plan. Reuse Material: Take a look around your fleet location for …
Valley Green has a wide variety of organic landscape products that are safe for our environment. Enjoy an eco-friendly lawn with Valley Green’s organic product line. Our organic line features mulch, fertilizer, lime, pond saver, and tick repellent. Our organic manufacturers are Protene, Nature Safe, Essenteria, Healthy Start, Lucerne Farms, Roots and more. Check out …
