Archive for May, 2010
Tips for Bulk Delivery of Mulch, Organic Compost, and Topsoil
You’ve got a huge to-do list every spring: planting, pruning, mowing, gardening…. spare yourself from adding “Vacuuming Out the Car” to the list! Let GreenCycle handle your bulk delivery of mulch to spiff up your beds, larger quanities of organic compost to get your vegetables in top production mode, or bulk topsoil delivery for those [...]
GreenCycle Compost Rescues Seedlings
Mike Kandefer, Founder and General Manager of Urban Oaks organic farm in New Britain, CT, had a real problem on the farm. Young pepper plants were yellowing and dropping leaves, a sign that they were not absorbing nitrogen. The farm had been using a commercial soil mix, but the young seedlings were wilting, not prospering. [...]
What to Plant Now in your Home Garden
Gardening wisdom varies from region to region and, of course, gardener to gardener! Some say Memorial Day is the earliest one should move seedlings outdoors, plant annuals, or start direct seeding. Others use Mother’s Day as their guide (that’s this Sunday – don’t forget to send Mom a card!). It’s important to know the last [...]