When Central Park needs topsoil they demand the best, for that reason they looked beyond the Big Apple and had us bring our topsoil all the way from Milford, CT. We are proud that our Topsoil is being used to enrich the landscape of such a beautiful place.
A Thank You Letter From Sarah; We Funded Two Pilgrimages Sending Her To Both Brazil & Poland
My name is Sarah and I am 17 years old, three years ago I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to Brazil to see Pope Francis where I got to witness millions of people who traveled around the world for this day, World Youth Day. Through the help of Grillo Services and their generous … Read More
Dark Brown (Walnut Mulch)
At the request of many customers we have added a new color to our Mulch collection and it’s Grillo Walnut Mulch. Walnut is a rich, dark brown color, shredded very finely to make for easy spreading. Walnut Mulch offers a nice alternative for those looking for a very dark mulch but don’t want to go as dark as black mulch. … Read More
Soil Health, Human Health and Planetary Health
This is a great speech. The word is Humus (pronounced Hue-Miss) Learn all about Humus, the layer of soil essential for healthy food production which is being gradually depleted by unsustainable farming practices. Graeme Sait a lifelong human and soil health educator explains how 467 billion tonnes of carbon has been released from the soil into the atmosphere, and that … Read More
Humus (compost) – the essential ingredient: Graeme Sait at TEDxNoosa
Learn all about Humus, the layer of soil essential for healthy food production which is being gradually depleted by unsustainable farming practices. Graeme Sait a lifelong human and soil health educator explains how 467 billion tonnes of carbon has been released from the soil into the atmosphere, and that we urgently need to return that carbon to the soil, and start replenishing the humus in order to reverse the impact.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Shrub Trimming- The Basics
One of my favorite things about well-kept landscapes and gardens are healthy shrubs. I think that in many aspects, homeowners and landscapers forget about the shrubs- like they’re a plant and go, leave alone part of landscaping, which couldn’t be furthest from the truth. To make your landscape a cut above the rest, knowing how to trim your shrubs properly … Read More
Aerial View Of Our Milford, CT Composting Site
Piles of mulch, endless rows of organic waste. This is a little picture of a big operation. If you have ever wondered where your leaves end up this is a pretty safe bet. They start as long rows of fresh leaves, and in about a year end up beautiful organic compost. Our 20 acre compost facility is located in Milford, … Read More
How and When to Properly Fertilize Your Garden
Proper general fertilization isn’t really something you can describe in one setting. Fertilizing the right way depends on what you’re growing and the results you’re looking for. But there is one constant- you should do your best to do it right. Different plants have different needs. Your lawn is going to have far different needs than your vegetable beds, for … Read More
Tips for Growing Bigger Vegetables
There’s nothing better than harvesting the biggest veggies you can possibly grow. Many people find great satisfaction in producing crops that have produced to their maximum potential. Awards are given away for these accomplishments at fairs and other competitions. As a home gardener, what can you do to maximize yields and sizes of your vegetables? There are several general things … Read More
Thank you so much for your sponsorship of the New Haven Land Trust
Hi L.J., The Land Trust fall fundraiser on October 6th was a wonderful success! Thank you so much for your sponsorship – it really made a difference in helping us reach our fundraising goals. I’m just putting a more formal thank you in the mail, but it contains a link to a great article in the New Haven Independent about … Read More