by Full Circle Soils & Compost | Aug 2, 2016 | Gardening, Gardening and Growing Tips, Latest
“Natural pesticide?” Sounds like an oxymoron right? Check this out: There’s a talc-like powder made from the dusty remains of ancient marine plankton. It’s called Diatomaceous Earth and it’s hell for most pesky insects that terrorize our...
by Full Circle Soils & Compost | Jul 5, 2016 | Drought Resistance, Gardening, Gardening and Growing Tips, Latest, Tips, Uncategorized
It’s midsummer in the garden and the growing is underway. The heat is killer out there, and plants are using every ounce of energy to keep a steady pace. At the peak of growing season, plants will begin to feel the heat, the pressure and the utter exhaustion from...
by Full Circle Soils & Compost | Jun 21, 2016 | Gardening and Growing Tips, Latest, Uncategorized
A surprising number of gardeners we talk with still aren’t using the right mulch. More surprisingly, some gardeners still aren’t using a mulch at all. So, what’s the value of mulch? A quality mulch is like a carpet of love that shields your soil and plant roots from...
by Full Circle Soils & Compost | May 24, 2016 | Businesses going Green, Composting, Green Recycling, Latest, Uncategorized, Waste Diversion
As a community, the rule for our collective green thumb is simple: take the stuff that was once alive so we can then transform it into rich, nourishing compost. In a recent article highlighting compost initiatives in the Reno area, Cody Witt, the Strategic Everything...
by Full Circle Soils & Compost | Apr 26, 2016 | Gardening, Gardening and Growing Tips, Get Ready for Spring, Latest, Tips, Uncategorized
It’s no secret, spending time with friends is good for you! But did you know that plants have friends too? Placing compatible plants next to each other allows them to benefit the company. This strategy, known as companion planting, helps deter pests, increase the...
by Full Circle Soils & Compost | Mar 18, 2016 | Businesses going Green, Commercial Growing, Latest, Misc, Nevada Landscape, Organic Gardening Products, The Latest
Full Circle Soils and Compost has been partnered with Mother Earth for over 20 years. That kind of longevity gets noticed! Recently, the University of Nevada and the Reno News & Review have been so kind to share some kind words about the earth-friendly stuff...
