Soon we will all be swatting at pesky insects, and you might find yourself asking “what product will control _____?” You can fill in the blank. Luckily, we have a convenient Insecticide guide to help you decide what product is best for your needs. The two-sided insecticide guide has ornamental products on one side and …
Weeds are one of the biggest reasons lawn care companies lose customers, and they can quickly get out of control. But with so many herbicides to choose from to control weeds, how do you know which one is the right one? Enter our herbicide guide. Consult this handy guide to compare active ingredients. Note: This …
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 …
Valley Green recently partnered with Steel Green Manufacturing to sell their ride-on sprayer/spreaders at our store locations. These machines are the perfect spring landscape tool. They spread seed, fertilizer, and can be equipped with a sprayer. With spring and summer sports on the way, it is time to start preparing athletic turf. Using a Steel …
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 …
Happy Valentine’s Day from everyone at Valley Green Incorporated! We wanted to do a special blog this week on how to show your lawn some love for spring. Valley Green has everything you need to make your spring landscaping plan a success. With several locations all over the northeast, our sales team and store managers …
Spring will hit the northeast soon and many of our customers are gearing up for the spring landscaping rush. A lot of our commercial customers also maintain their customer’s water gardens and ponds. Spring is a perfect time to start preparing those ponds for warmer weather. You can start your spring pond maintenance when the …
