Archive for Our blog: The comPOST
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 [...]
Tick Barriers: Remember 3 x 3
Concerns about deer ticks are well-founded, especially in Connecticut. You can help to protect your family, guests, and pets outdoors by creating an effective tick barrier with mulch. The recommended barrier is three feet wide and three inches thick of mulch. Barriers like this can be placed around the foundation of your home as well [...]
Not All Compost is Equal
Look for Quality and Maturity Quality, mature compost is great for your garden, serving as a tremendous natural soil conditioner. But be careful to know your compost’s source – using immature compost has been shown to cause nitrogen deficiency and can adversely impact plant growth. At GreenCycle, we pride ourselves in our compost production systems. [...]
Four Tips for Selecting Mulch
1. Consider Your Purpose Do you want to use the mulch to create a walkway, keep weeds down in your perennial bed, or soften the area under a swingset? There are lots of options to choose from, each with different properties your project may benefit from. 2. Don’t Forget About Rover If you have a [...]
Preparing for Spring Planting with Organic Compost
It’s not too early to Think Spring! This is the ideal time to start mapping out that new organic vegetable garden. Building a raised bed and filling it with some of our rich organic compost and topsoil will get your garden off to a productive growing season. The benefits of compost are many. Adding compost [...]