Green Roofs: What NOT to do!
Naturcycle talks often about the benefits of green roof media and the dangers of high organic matter in roof soils. Even as we educate landscape architects and contractors about what quality, consistent, soil-less media [...]
Soil Compaction is the Biggest Enemy of Soil Organic Matter
By Charles Duprey, President & Founder, Naturcycle I was recently in New York City and came across these planters. Planters are a tricky environment. They are small spaces relative to what’s planted in them. [...]
Dangers of High Organic Matter in Green Roof Media
The photos above of are various projects around New York City. Many owners and architects do not understand the danger that blends with very high organic matter content can present. Looking at these site [...]
Compost & Soils: the Foundation of Nutrition
The United Nations Organization for Food & Agriculture made some interesting connections back in 2015, the "Year of Soil," linking healthy soils to people's health, and guess what? Compost adds all those micro- and [...]
Healthy Soils & Compost
In February, it's good to remember that healthy soils are driven by many factors. These healthy soils produce more food, higher quality food, and protect our waterways by keeping soils in place. To achieve [...]
Soluble Salts in Compost – CCREF Important Report
The Composting Council Research & Education Foundation invested in an important report that continues its commitment to research and education of compost users and producers. A detailed research paper was produced featuring the current [...]
