issue 161 april 2008 scott robinson, larry coriell and ...dandelion, knotweed, oxalis, plantain,...

Despite the extremely wet Winter and early Spring, Green Velvet is ready when you are withour Kentucky Bluegrass and Turf Type Tall Fescue Sod! New this year is our KentuckyBluegrass. Green Velvet s˚Low Mow Bluegrass is the perfect solution to many golf course andsports field applications that requirea lower mowed turf.˚We will˚also havea sod blend˚containing four HybridBluegrass varieties˚- including ThermalBlue and˚Thermal Blue Blaze, whichshould be ready for harvest later thisSpring.˚Put 50 years of Grass Growingexperience to work for you this Spring.Remember — It s Easy to be Green,With Green Velvet !!!

IN THIS ISSUEIN THIS ISSUEWhat s New at Green Velvet

Great new products you must see!

Sod Harvesting in Full SwingGreen Velvet has sod ready for any job.

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ProDeuce and Razor BurnAttack Weeds

ProDeuce revolutionary weed control,RazorBurn gets rid of weeds in 1-2 days!

It s Weed and Feed Time!Prevent weeds and feed your turf.

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Seed Establishment MulchesFeaturing PennMulch & Seed Aide.

Great Spreader for MulchesUse Earthway s High Output Spreader!

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Herbicide Guide for 2008Your guide to herbicides including topfeatures with a handy application chart.

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Got Geese Problems?Control geese with Flight Control Plus.

New Hydrostraw DeliversSee how this new product outperformsconventional wood and paper mulches.

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PerfectBlend Organic FertilizerGo organic with your fertilizer.

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Snapshot Sale!Save on Snapshot herbicide this spring.

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What’s New at Green VelvetWhat’s New at Green VelvetOur goal here at Green Velvet is to keep you supplied with cutting edge˚ SOLUTIONS to allof your Turfgrass and Landscaping needs. In this April issue of the Green Velvet Times, webring to your attention many NEW SOLUTIONS to make your golf course, sports field, andhome landscapes easier and more profitable!

An innovative new mulch forhydro-seeding˚- Hydro Straw isformulated from annuallyrenewable natural fibers,tackifier and other additivesproviding a new alternative toconventional hydro mulches ofthe past.

Spoiler is the highest loaded liquid three-way phenoxy formulationavailable on the market. The high rates of three different aminesdelivers unsurpassed broadleaf weed control with reduced risk to

Perfect Blend is the absolutebest 100% organic fertilizeravailable! Perfect Blend organicfertilizer is a Complex NutritionEnabling Fertilizer — a totally newconcept in organic fertilizers.˚We stock two formulations forlawn and golf fairways, and threeformulations specificallydesigned for golf course use.

Cut weeds out of the picture andcut back on labor with ProDeucedual action herbicide. If you aretired of spraying the same areaover and over — ProDeuce is theanswer !˚ ProDeuce combines thenon-selective knockdown powerof Glyphosate with the preventive,long lasting pre-emergent controlof prodiamine.˚Great for usearound sidewalks, mulched beds,gravel and along fences.

ornamentals and dicamba sensitive plants.Spoiler is particularly effective on tough summerannuals such as oxalis, knotweed, purslane and spurge.

Sod Harvesting is in Full Swing!Sod Harvesting is in Full Swing!

ISSUE 161 APRIL 2008

GIVE APRILSHOWERS SOME HELP

WITH GREATFERTILIZERS FROM

GREEN VELVET!

Sod Harvesting in Full Swing!Scott Robinson, Larry Coriell and Randy Tischer areready with the sod for any job you have. Call today.

Trust Green Velvet For All Your Turfgrass Needs!Toll Free 1-800-342-0571 or 937-848-2501

www.greenvelvet.com [email protected]

Mike Upton preparing another truckload of Green Velvet s popularInstant Lawn sod for delivery.

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Introducing ProDeuce™ a groundbreaking new dual-action herbicide which brings together two trustedsolutions — glyphosate and prodiamine in one package.Eliminate weeds and prevent them from emerging inthe first place!

• Spray ProDeuce™ on weeds orgrasses

• Apply ProDeuce™ as a preventativetreatment on areas where weedscould emerge like mulch beds

• Broadleaf Weed Control with Viper™ is a premium, broadspectrum broadleaf weed control product and fertilizer

• Viper™ contains 2,4-D Ester, 2,4-D Acid, MCPP-p andDicamba

• Viper™ gives superior control of many weeds like Dandelions,Clover, Black Medic, and Vetch with good activity on Thistlesand Dock

Best results are obtained when weeds are growing rapidly in spring or fall.IMPORTANT: Apply when grass is moist (after rain, sprinkling or dew).DO NOT water lawn after application for at least 48 hours.

Particle Size: SGN:150Net Weight: 40 lbs.

Coverage: 10,000 sq. ftBags/Pallet: 49

• 2,4-D provides broad-spectrum, post emergent weed control,particularly on Dandelions and other broadleaf weeds

15-0-8 Millennium® Ultra Herbicide• Features Millennium® Ultra, a proven combination of 2,4-

D, Clopyralid and Dicamba.• 2,4-D provides broad-spectrum, post emergent weed control,

particularly on Dandelions and other broadleaf weeds• Clopyralid provides superior control of clovers• Dicamba provides added control of tough-to-contain weeds

such as Thistle and Black Medic


Particle Size: SGN:150Net Weight: 40 lbs.

Coverage: 10,000 sq. ftBags/Pallet: 55

• Contains Poly-S® slow release nitrogen for extended feeding• Not labeled for use on residential turf

Trimec® Granular Weed Control Without Fertilizer

• Weed control for lawns with Trimec® Herbicide• Kills Dandelions, Plantains and over 39 other weeds• Designed for use on Cool Season Grasses• Specialized carrier stays on weeds for improved control


Net Weight: 20 lbs. Coverage: 10,000 sq. ftBags/Pallet: 100

RazorBurn™ is a fast acting post emergent herbicide.If you have weeds, RazorBurn™ will get rid of themfast, usually in 1-2 days! Eliminate weeds and unhappycallbacks.

Fast results in 1-2 days, not weeks!Dual action. Dual purpose.

Application Rates:

• 3 to 6 fl oz per gallon of water per 1000sq ft, 3 oz rate for 3-6 months of control

• ProDeuce™ sold in 64 oz containers

• One 64 oz container @ 3 oz rate treats21,333 sq ft.

Precautions: Because ProDeuce™ is a non-selective herbicide DO NOT USEon desirable plants, in lawns for renovation, in or around fruits and vegetablesaround young plants or in an area for seeding.

Precautions: Because RazorBurn™ is a non-selective herbicide DO NOTUSE on desirable plants, in lawns for renovation, in or around fruits andvegetables around young plants or in an area for seeding.

Green Velvet has the best products tocontrol weeds and fertilize your turf.

• Easy-to-use, fast-acting liquidherbicide, visible results in 24 hours

• 64 oz. (1/2 gal.) in easy to usesqueeze-n-measure jug

• Offers complete control ofglyphosate combined with the quickburndown of diquat

15-0-5 Viper™ With Sulfur Coated Urea





• Expanding cellulose/wood fiber mulch granulesenhance germination and seedling emergenceby holding seed in place and absorbing water

• Organic tackifier reduces soil erosion, waterrunoff and seed wash out

• Biostimulant increases root mass and stresstolerance for better grass establishment

• Tests prove that granular properties and textureresult in greater water absorption and soilcoverage than competing brands

• Can be applied by hand, with high-volume dropspreader or large-opening broadcast spreader

• Ideal for small-area repairs, or as a leave behindfor touch up work on large, hydraulic mulch projects

• Completely weed-free

Seed Establishment Mulching with PennMulchSeed Establishment Mulching with PennMulch

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PennMulch with patented Moisture Cell Technology.PennMulch Seed Accelerator is the only seed establishment product containingpatented Moisture Cell Technology. Comprised of super-absorbent polymers.Moisture Cell Technology can absorb up to 400 times it’s weight in water,which causes the pellets to expand. As the seed bed dries, the microscopicpolymer crystals release water back into the soil, providing the new seedlingswith the moisture they need to grow healthy and strong.

Just what youneed for spreading

PennMulch andSeed Aide

Seed EstablishmentSeed EstablishmentMulching with Seed AideMulching with Seed Aide

Only Seed Aide combines cellulose & wood fiber mulch, organictackifier and bio-stimulant for superior turf establishment

Earthway’s HighEarthway’s HighOutputOutput Spreader Spreader

SEED ESTABLISHMENT PRODUCTS FROM GREEN VELVET

Sold by the Bag and by the PalletDiscount Delivery Available

Call for current prices

Sold by the Bag and by the PalletDiscount Delivery Available

Call for current pricesCall for price

High OutputSpreader

¥ 65 lb. large poly hopper¥ Large opening for

easy flow of PennMulch, Seed Aideor Rock Salt

¥ Assembled for use

Extra large hole for distributionof Penn Mulch or Seed Aide

50# BAG COVERS 800 SQ. FT.

Direct Ship in FullTruckload Quantities Only 880 Bags per Truckload

Direct Ship in FullTruckload Quantities Only 880 Bags per Truckload

Spreader shown withoptional salt deflectorand rain cover.

NOT RECOMMENDEDFOR SPREADING

SEED OR FERTILIZER

Prepare soil andspread grass seed

Spread PennMulchover seeded area

Water seed bed, watchPennMulch expand to

protect & fertilize

Appearance of newturf. Water daily. Don tremove PennMulch.

Successful seedingusing PennMulch.

Before

After

50# BAG COVERS 800 SQ. FT.

Trust Green Velvet For All Your Turfgrass Needs!Trust Green Velvet For All Your Turfgrass Needs!Toll Free 1-800-342-0571 or 937-848-2501




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Green Velvet’s 2008 Guide to HerbicideWeed and Grass ControlWeed and Grass Control

SELECTIVE HERBICIDES

For selective broadleaf weed control in ornamental lawns and turfgrasses. Contains2, 4-D, fluroxypyr and dicamba. Controls: Black medic, Chickweed, Clover, Cocklebur,Dandelion, Knotweed, Oxalis, Plantain, Thistle and many other species of broadleaf weeds.

5 x 1 Gallon2 x 2.5 Gallon Case

PACKAGING

For superior cool season performance, Cool Power's combination of MCPA,triclopyr and dicamba effectively manages stubborn wild violet, wild onion, spurge,oxalis and many other broadleaf weeds.

2 x 2.5 Gallon Case30 Gallon Drum

PACKAGING

A premium liquid selective herbicide containing MCPA, triclopyr and dicambathat effectively controls a wide variety of difficult broadleaf weeds on ornamentallawns, turfgrasses and golf courses.

5 x 1 Gallon2 x 2.5 Gallon Case30 Gallon Drum

PACKAGING

A combination 2, 4-D, MCPP-p and dicamba herbicide for use on difficult broadleafweeds like dandelion, clover and plantains -in a convenient 1 gallon jug.

5 x 1 Gallon JugPACKAGING

An ester formulation 2, 4-D + dichlorprop-p woody plant herbicide that controlsnoxious perennial weeds on lawn, golf courses, athletic fields, parks, sod farms andother ornamental turfgrass areas.

A premium herbicide containing chlorsulfuron that provides post-emergent controlof unwanted clump grasses (such as Tall Fescue) and a variety of broadleaf weeds.For use on cool season turfgrass, including sod farms and golf courses.

2 x 2.5 Gallon CasePACKAGING

4 x 2 oz. ContainerPACKAGING

NON-SELECTIVE HERBICIDE

A 5.4 Ib glyphosate for weed and brush control in avariety of aquatic settings, including golf courses,lakes and ponds. Provides excellent control of cattail,willow and johnsongrass.

2 x 2.5 Gallon Case 30 Gallon Drum

PACKAGING

Spoiler

23 ounce can12 x 23 oz. can case

PACKAGING

A three-way amine formulation in a convenient aerosol can for spot treatments ofbroadleaf weeds

Spoiler is the highest loaded liquid three-way phenoxy formulation available to the market. The high rates of threedifferent amines delivers unsurpassed broadleaf weed control with reduced risk to ornamentals and dicamba sensitiveplants. Spoiler is particularly effective on tough summer annuals such as oxalis, knotweed, pursland and spurge.

30 Gal Drum2 x 2.5 Gallon Case

PACKAGING





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Green Velvet’s 2008 Guide to Herbicide

Weed and Grass ControlWeed and Grass Control

TURF HERBICIDE

Use Primera Triplet® SF to control broadleaf weeds in residential, commercial lawns,sports turf, parks and recreation areas. Dandelion curl is almost immediate. Cost peracre is low because of its synergistic action of its components 2,4-D, MCPP-p andDicamba.

NON-SELECTIVE HERBICIDE

TURF HERBICIDE

TURF HERBICIDE

Advanced new chemistry delivers broad spectrum weed control with significantlyreduced odor and no residual smell. Effectively controls stubborn broadleaf weedssuch as dandelion, clover, oxalis and henbit without a strong chemical odor. For useon lawns, golf courses, parks, cemeteries and roadsides. Primera® Low Odor containsTIPA 2,4-D, MCPP-p and Dicamba.

2 x 2.5 Gallon30 Gallon Drum

PACKAGING

A non-selective, post emergent herbicide weed control. The same 41% activeglyphosate formulation as the famous Roundup® for almost half the cost! UsePrimera Razor® Pro to control broadleaf, grass weeds, woody brush — roots andall. 2 1/2 gallons of Razor® Pro will make 120 gallons of a 2% spray solution.

A premium post emergent selective herbicide specifically formulated to providesuperior control of a wide range of broadleaf weeds, including spurge, oxalis andclover. Composed of 2,4-D, Clopyralid and Dicamba. Provides one of the mosteffective liquid formulations for broadleaf spectrum control on the market today. Onlyfor use on non-residential turf, golf courses, parks and cemeteries.

LOW ODOR

MILLENNIUMULTRA 2

2 x 2.5 Gallon30 Gallon Drum55 or 250 Gallon Tote

PACKAGING

(Non-returnable Tote)

2 x 2.5 Gallon30 Gallon Drum55 or 250 Gallon Tote

PACKAGING

(Non-returnable Tote)

2 x 2.5 Gallon30 Gallon Drum

PACKAGING





Do More Work in Less Timeand achieve better resultsand achieve better results

Got Geese Problems?Get rid of Geese with Flight Control Plus!

• Flight Control Plus teaches geese to avoid the treated areaand, therefore, denies them an area to feed.

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Do More Work in Less Timeand achieve better results

Got Geese Problems?Get rid of Geese with Flight Control Plus!

Sold by the Bag and by the Pallet

Discount Delivery AvailableCall for current prices

Direct Ship in Full Truckload Quantities

HydroStrawHydroStraw

• Get 50% More From Your Tank• Outperforms Conventional Wood & Paper Mulches• Tackifier Included• An Innovative Hydro Seeding Product

¥ Bag weight 50 lbs 40 Bags per pallet¥ Full truck 880 Bags (22 Tons)

Stop ByGreen Velvetfor your FREEHydroStrawProduct CDVisit the Bellbrook or Snider

Rd locations for your CD.While supplies last

HydroStraw Outperforms the Competition

• Conditioning of geese usually takes only 1 to 2 days.

• Apply at a rate of 1 gallon per acre. Can be applied to anyand all turfgrass areas.

• Apply any time geese are present and a nuisance.

• Geese will not die as a result of eating FlightControl.

• Will not wash off with rain or irrigation

1 Gallon JugPACKAGING





Spring Snapshot Sale!Spring Snapshot Sale!Spring Snapshot Sale!



10-3-7 Greens GradeSGN 100

The Effective Organic Fertilizer

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Considered by many to be the most effective organic fertilizer in the world,Perfect Blend builds complex nutrition enabling fertilizers -CNEF - using an in depthknowledge of soil micro-biology and is one of the very few organic fertilizers designedand manufactured to be a complete uniform homogeneous product with a constantpH; each granule is the sum of the total fertilizer ingredients!

Perfect Blend applications are usually required only two or three times a year.Perfect Blend will not leach into water features or creeks. It will actually restoredamaged or low performance turf areas and will supply turf applications withyear-round deep green color that synthetics are unable to provide.

Established Turfgrass:• Apply 6.25 lbs to 12.5 lbs per 1000 square feet

for application of .5 lb to 1 lb of actual nitrogenper 1000 sq ft.

• 50 lb bag treats 4000-8000 sq ft

Ornamental and Flower Beds:• Apply 1 lb (approximately 2 cups) per 25 sq ft.

Work into soil prior to placing flowers orornamentals. Repeat when buds bloom and inthe late fall before first frost

8-4-5 SGN 150Established Turfgrass:• Apply 5 lbs to 10 Ibs per 1000 sq ft for application

of .5 1b to 1 lb of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq ft.• 50 lb bag treats 5,000-10,000 sq ft.


Work into soil prior to placing flowers orornamentals. Repeat when buds bloom and inthe late fall before first frost.

10-3-7 SGN 150

Established Turfgrass:• Apply 6.25 lbs to 12.5 lbs per 1000 sq ft for

application of .5 lb to 1 lb of actual nitrogen per1000 sq ft.




Established Turfgrass:• Apply 5 lbs to 10 lbs per 1000 sq ft for application

of .5 lb to 1 lb of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq ft.• 50 lb bag treats 5000-10,000 sq ft



Established Turfgrass:• Apply 12.5 lbs to 25 lbs per 1000 sq ft for

application of .5 lb to 1 lb of actual nitrogen per1000 sq ft.





Green Velvet is proud to introduce five Perfect Blend 100% Organicfertilizers providing turf, plants and trees with a source of steady, longterm nutrition.


Go organic and get “green” with your fertilizer

ISSUE 161APRIL 2008



Spring Snapshot Sale!Spring Snapshot Sale!Spring Snapshot Sale!Spring Snapshot Sale!Spring Snapshot Sale!The best way to prevent and control weeds in yourornamental beds all season long is to apply Snapshotduring the spring clean up of beds.

Ask us about Gordon sSpred-Rite G gravity flowgranular spreader... yourinexpensive, accurate andeasy way to apply granularpesticides in beds, tree rings,building perimeters andfence lines. Holds 5 lbs.

Snapshot¤ 2.5 TG Specialty Herbicide

¥ Granular product designed for Pre-Emergencecontrol of annual grass and broadleaf weeds

¥ Snapshot will control a wide variety of weedsdepending on application rates

¥ Apply Snapshot prior to weed germination¥ Water in after application for best results,

otherwise work into the top 1-2 inches of soil¥ Application Rate: 2.3 - 4.6 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.

depending on weeds to control¥ 50 lb bag - Call for Spring Sale prices!

Call Green Velvet for Unbeatable Prices!Call Green Velvet for Unbeatable Prices!Call Green Velvet for Unbeatable Prices!Call Green Velvet for Unbeatable Prices!Call Green Velvet for Unbeatable Prices!

Call Toll Free 1-800-342-0571 for Sale Prices!

Main Office: 2615 Stewart Rd. Bellbrook, Ohio 45305

Farm: 3025 Snider Rd. New Carlisle, Ohio 45344

Visiting?Easy accessfrom I-675

Exit 7

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Visiting?Easy accessfrom I-675

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