As a baseline watering method for fully established (not recently seeded) lawn, we recommend you water deeply and infrequently. When you water an established lawn, you should typically only water in the morning between the hours of 4am and 9am in order to maximize the effectiveness of the water you’re using. Afternoon waterings can evaporate too quickly, wasting a significant portion of the water, and evening waterings can cause moisture to sit on the surface of the lawn which may lead to disease. Using the “deep and infrequent” method, most home irrigation systems should run for about 30 minu ..read more

1. Water, water, water! Try to keep the new lawn moist at all times. Water at least three times a day for 10 minutes; morning, mid-day, and late afternoon. Do not over water (avoid puddling). 2. Try to avoid using the lawn for the next 2-3 weeks for the best results. You can go on the lawn but avoid using it for extended periods of time. Children, dogs, etc. may cause harm to the new seed. 3. Depending on soil temperatures and conditions, after 15-20 days you may begin to see new seed germination. Continue keeping the new lawn area moist. This is extremely important now that the lawn is beginn ..read more

In our years of business, we have strived to incorporate procedures to limit our environmental footprint. Did you know that Velvet Green used approximately 41,000 gallons of collected rainwater during the 2021 growing season? At Velvet Green we utilize water to apply fertilizer to lawns, treat for mosquitoes and ticks, and protect and feed ornamental plants. In 2021, 100% of water used in our programs and services was collected rainwater. In 2020 Velvet Green purchased a 12 foot tall 5,000 gallon water tank. The tank collects rainwater from a downspout on the warehouse adjacent to our shop are ..read more

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Velvet Green Organic Lawn Care has some exciting news for anyone looking to limit their impact on the environment. They have recently partnered with Black Earth Compost to help make organic lawn care more readily available. Current Black Earth customers who join up with Velvet Green will receive benefits such as a Free Soil Test when they sign up for one full program. Velvet Green will also utilize compost made by Black Earth in some of their services such as Aeration, Over-seeding, and Topdressing. The Velvet Green Team is excited to partner up with the like-minded folks over at Black Earth a ..read more

Why should I care about a West Nile Positive Mosquito? West Nile Virus can make some people very sick. West Nile is a virus that is in our environment all the time. In summer, there is an increased chance that a mosquito could bite an animal with West Nile first and then bite a human. State Agencies monitor for mosquitoes that carry disease and report that to the Public Health Departments at the local city/town. What is West Nile Virus (WNV)? West Nile Virus (WNV) arrived in the US about 20 years ago and has spread to most of the Northeast. It arrived in birds brought to a NY Zoo and soon ..read more

We continue to invest in top-of-the-line equipment to service our organic customers. This is the brand new Finn BB5 series bark blower. With the ability to blow mulch, compost and playground chips through a 4″, 200′ long hose!   ..read more

The 5 keys to lawn care success are interdependent, and if they are all in place, they will provide outstanding results. If any of the keys are not present, poor results will follow. At Velvet Green we provide three of the five keys to a successful lawn; the other two are dependent on the client. Soil Health – The health of your soil determines the success of your lawn. Did you know that there are many different soil types and that your soil may be very different from your neighbor’s? At Velvet Green, we have your soil professionally analyzed at a laboratory, which tells us all we need to know ..read more

Massachusetts has seen more cases of this rare, potentially deadly tick-borne infection than all but three other states. A rare, potentially deadly tick-borne disease has infected people in Massachusetts. And health officials say it could be worse than Lyme disease. The same tick that carries Lyme disease has caused Powassan, otherwise known as POW. It is a virus infection that can impact the nervous system, memory, thinking and balance…Read the full article on Patch here ..read more

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